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I want to make a Kool-Aid cake stand selling Kool-Aid and Kool-Aid cake variety of cake flavors made with Kool-Aid
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answered on Oct 11, 2024
Using the name "Kool-Aid" for your cake stand can be challenging because it's a registered trademark. Altering the spelling to "C O O L A I D" might not be enough to avoid potential legal issues. Trademark laws are designed to protect brand names and prevent confusion among... View More 
answered on Sep 3, 2024
The application in 2020 to register BOGUS JOE BIDEN, BOGUS JOE was abandoned by a failure to respond to an initial refusal from the trademark office based on its use of the name of a living individual, and there is no other application or registration for BOGUS JOE. You could apply to register the... View More
I have a product that is trademark registered. For the example let's call it "ZOOZY". We make fans. Currently our website is "Zoozyfan.com." Currently someone owns the site "Zoozy.com" and they are not using it but also won't sell it. Can I trademark the... View More
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answered on Jul 18, 2024
Trademarking a .com domain directly to gain control of it is not typically possible. Trademarks protect brand names and logos used on goods and services, not domain names specifically.
However, since you have a registered trademark for "ZOOZY," you might be able to use that to... View More
I use a common font as my candle name font, for my website headers and for my logo. They appear to use the same font for their candle names and website headers. We both use is lowercase in our website headers and candle names. Our candle names are similar in that we use phrases or places to name... View More
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answered on Feb 5, 2024
The legality of your label's design in relation to another company's label hinges on whether it creates confusion among consumers about the source of the products due to the similarities. Trademark law protects brand names, logos, and other identifiers from being used in a way that could... View More
website is www.suncabo.com and I'd like to trademark my logo
answered on Jan 23, 2024
A trademark application can cost $250-$350 depending on the type of application you are submitted. When submitting a trademark application there can be additional fees if you file an "intent-to-use" verses "In-use" application. A trademark attorney is recommend to assist you... View More
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answered on Dec 15, 2023
Using royalty-free car photos in your game, even with blurred logos and trademarks, requires careful consideration of copyright and trademark laws. While blurring the logos and trademarks might reduce the risk of direct trademark infringement, it does not automatically clear legal hurdles,... View More
I recently contracted Trademark Pioneer to file a trademark for my business name. They claimed I need 5 different classes and I stupidly agreed and paid them for the 5 classes. After I paid them and filled out the paperwork I didn't hear back from them for over a week. I did some research on... View More
answered on Sep 15, 2023
You definitely should terminate the pending application and re-file with a reputable trademark attorney. Trademark Pioneer is/was a notorious scam, you were an unfortunate victim. But they cannot "steal" your trademark, as ownership depends on usage and you have priority of use if challenged.
I hired an attorney 3 months ago, he was trying to file a patent and trademark, but still, the information didn't show up publically nor did he provide any application number, Also, he keeps saying the application keeps being rejected, can hire another attorney?
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answered on Aug 30, 2023
In Nevada, the time required to file a patent and trademark can vary depending on factors such as the type of patent or trademark and the complexity of the invention or design. Generally, the process for both can take several months to several years, involving steps such as examination, review, and... View More
answered on Sep 21, 2022
The purpose of trademark is to distinguish the goods or services of trademark owner from goods or services of other subjects. With this in mind you will need to establish if the using of your words in business does not infringe the rights of other IP owners. I recommend contacting... View More
answered on May 11, 2021
A dead trademark indicates that it is available for registration yes, but you'll still have to go through the registration process which entails completing and filing a registration application and demonstrating actual use in commerce.
answered on Mar 8, 2021
Typically, you would do some additional research to determine if the mark you want is still in use, even though the registration application has been abandoned. In the U.S., trademark rights arise out of use of a mark in commerce and the registration simply puts others on notice that you are using... View More
I'm building a website where I would like to share referral link/affiliate links/promo codes from accounts that I own with other companies. In order to properly identify those companies, I need to use their logos so visitors are aware of who they are. My understanding is that this is... View More
answered on Dec 20, 2020
You should definitely consult with an attorney.
You may want to check the companies' websites to see if they have any specific guidance.
Further you should not use the logos to imply any endorsement of any kind.
answered on Jul 8, 2020
Please provide further clarification as I don't really understand the question...thanks!
2:2020cv00051 case number
answered on Feb 5, 2020
Where was this filed against you?
who filed it?
you need to have an attorney work with you on this.
Contactame.
www.legalbizglobal.com
I also have an LLC by the name of urban genius LLC registered one 3 states
answered on Sep 30, 2019
As far as trademark use is concerned, the name of the company may not have an effect on it.
Typically whoever has been using it first may have some rights to it as a trademark, may be broad or limited.
Registration gives presumption of ownership, but it is rebuttable.
answered on Feb 21, 2019
yes
that is the standard
the numbering system used by USPTO follows the international classification.
It wasn't completely clear what you were asking, so you may want to contact us off line
We want to name a business using a made-up word, but people use it as hashtags and a few other people had used it in the title of their workshops, but no trademarks exist and I don't see any business entities that have put a lot of money into the use of the word. If I trademark it and set up a... View More
answered on Sep 5, 2018
Sorry, but based on what you wrote, I don't think that you'd be able to trademark it. It does not work that way. You can't just see a word in use, think that it is a great idea, register it as your own, and keep others from using it. It is not your intellectual property, but someone else's.
I've been using a specific phrase on coffee mugs (and selling them) since October 2016. Recently a trademark was approved for a very similarly worded phrase Am I infringing by using my own phrase on my coffee mug (and selling them online and at craft fairs)? His is trademark for use on coffee... View More
answered on May 1, 2018
An attorney would need to know more about your history of using the phrase and the trademark applicant's to provide an opinion on whether you may continue to use the mark. If you are the senior user, it is possible you may be able to have the trademark cancelled or at least retain the right... View More
I'm a 20-year old male in the state of Nevada looking for work online. I've applied to an online AI-research company and have gotten a request for my first job. In the agreement attached, there is a few things I'm wary of before signing. It may just be paranoia, but I would like to... View More
answered on Mar 16, 2018
I think that the assignment of all IP rights forever has to do with assigning all the rights that you produce for the company while you are engaged in an assignment for them. It does not extend to IP rights that you generate during your lifetime after the engagement ended.
You may want to... View More
This is before seeing any information, and after this person being served a cease and desist to stop using the logo. They also never filed an opposition with the Federal Trademark commission. Even though they were given ample time to do so. There is more to this, but looking for answers to help in... View More
answered on Feb 21, 2018
You should speak with a trademark attorney in Nevada as soon as possible. It is possible to obtain an injunction if the defendant has not responded to a lawsuit. A trademark infringement plaintiff is not required to file an opposition to a trademark application before bringing an infringement... View More
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