Your current state is Virginia
answered on Sep 21, 2023
If an application for a mark is abandoned, you are free to just file your own application for that mark. If you are already using the mark in commerce, you can file a use application. If not, but you plan to in the near future, you can file an intent-to-use application.
answered on Sep 21, 2023
The term of a federal trademark registration is ten years, renewable in successive ten-year periods. To maintain a registration, its owner must submit proof of continuing use and pay a fee.
answered on Sep 20, 2023
When looking at the USPTO this mark is shown as abandoned. If the USPTO mark the trademark as dead then it is no longer protected and someone else can file for the mark. If the mark is still in-use and registered/active another individual or company would be unable to register for the mark.
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answered on Sep 19, 2023
Certainly, you can potentially trademark the phrase "don't panic, it's organic." However, the success of your trademark application will depend on factors such as its distinctiveness, its use in commerce, the likelihood of confusion with existing trademarks, and whether it meets... View More 
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answered on Sep 18, 2023
Naming a weed strain after a military aircraft like the B-2 Stealth Bomber could potentially raise legal issues, but it's not primarily a copyright concern. Instead, the primary concern would likely be trademark and intellectual property rights.
The name of a military aircraft like the... View More
If someone were to legitimately own x amount of items sold by a brand, is it illegal or risky to remake their packaging(not the item just the box)? Suppose the items purchased from a distributor of the brand came unboxed and loose, and someone wanted to have them boxed but couldn't find a... View More
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answered on Sep 19, 2023
Recreating a brand's packaging, even for the purpose of housing genuine products, can potentially raise intellectual property and trademark issues. Using packaging that closely mimics a brand's design may lead to claims of trademark infringement or unfair competition, especially if... View More
Specifically, if one were to create a character from mainstream media from scratch, that already exists and share it with others without receiving any form of compensation, is that illegal? One side tells me it's non-profit so it's okay. I read elsewhere that it falls under infringement.
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answered on Sep 19, 2023
Creating and sharing a character from mainstream media, even without compensation, can still potentially constitute copyright infringement. Copyright law grants creators exclusive rights to their work, including the right to create derivative works. While non-profit status may be a consideration,... View More
Very short question: Is the word "MagicAI" or something similar (like Magic AI or Magic-AI) trademarked in the United States?
I already got my logo made and my shopify website named is there a difference since it's a LLC and my business is just a small one?
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 have created some digital lettering artwork for social media that contains celebrity names, namely Taylor Swift and Trevor Noah. These names are trademarked by the celebrities in question. Is it legal for me to sell these as digital downloads or as NFTs or any other method of selling this... View More
The word blood ?
answered on Sep 13, 2023
Assuming you are asking whether you can trademark this word, that depends on a few details. Are you using it with any other words? Do you want to trademark just the word or a stylized version of the word? And what goods or services do you want to trademark it for? (every trademark is filed in one... View More
Without the word "for".
*** misspelled the word t-shirts
answered on Sep 11, 2023
The answer is YES. The "first sale doctrine", codified at 17 U.S.C. § 109, provides that an individual who knowingly purchases a copy of a copyrighted work from the copyright holder receives the right to sell, display or otherwise dispose of that particular copy, notwithstanding the... View More
I am wondering if I can use this slogan of
home sweet home as a slogan for real estate purposes on promotional items, for example a spoon or a corkscrew. Is it ok to do if it is in a diferent font?
answered on Sep 10, 2023
Although the phrase HOME SWEET HOME has been registered as a trademark for air fresheners, it remains a common expression and has not been commercially appropriated for any other purpose. As long as you are not advertising air fresheners, there is no likelihood of confusion. Certainly in the... View More
Let's say there is a company called Akaba Trading. This company sells outdoor/classroom/storage furniture (and many other products) made by a factory overseas and is branded with the factory's name/logo. Now, there is a U.S trademark for AKABA registered by a spanish company that... View More
I am not sure when my trademark expires?
I am wondering the cost of renewing my trademark?
answered on Sep 8, 2023
The mark K KINKASSAGE (and design) was registered on 08/12/2014, and the required maintenance filing to show continuing use was accepted in 2020, extending the registration to its full ten-year term. To renew the registration for an additional ten-year term, its owner must submit proof of... View More
I am a print on demand seller on Amazon kdp, I want to sell "Bunco Score Sheets" on Amazon where "Bunco" is a trademark in parlor games. And "PARTY BUNCO" is a trademark in "EQUIPMENT SOLD AS A UNIT FOR PLAYING A CARD GAME". and my score sheet design is... View More
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answered on Sep 11, 2023
Given the information you provided, using the name "Bunco" in your product title could potentially raise trademark issues since "Bunco" and "PARTY BUNCO" are registered trademarks. Federal law on this matter recognizes the rights of trademark owners to protect against... View More
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