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answered on Apr 8, 2020
Class 35 generally concerns advertising and business management. Not sure what aspect of a car club would fit within that category/description to find an appropriate specimen. You might want to speak with local trademark counsel to identify what would be the correct class and whether class 35 is... View More 
If I am actively developing a video game for downloadable platforms, do I have to wait until I am actually selling my game to register my mark or is announcing the project/maintaining a web presence/updating a devblog enough to constitute "use"?
answered on Feb 17, 2020
No, it must be able to actually be purchased by end-users via Google Play, iTunes, or Android store, or other platform, in order to be "in use in interstate commerce."
It is possible to file an "intent to use" prior to this point, while you are in development. Please... View More
I want to hire someone for legal advice but don't know what type attorney I need.
I had my own IT business prior to marriage. While married I formed a CA LLC partnership with then husband and a family member of his.
I filed for divorce and it went through uncontested, but the... View More
answered on Aug 20, 2019
you need a business attorney and possibly a family lawyer as well.
Serial Number87052190
Registration Number5127750
Word MarkFLEEKNSLEEK
Fleeknsleek.com
answered on May 17, 2019
You need to have a consultation with an attorney to discuss your options. There are many.
I want to incorporate the names of the local universities mascots into my designs. I have already contacted the 4 major Az universities and they are interested but they suggested I contact companies that already have their permission/ license to print to save me money because of the Universities... View More
answered on Sep 23, 2018
Copyright protects original works of authorship, whereas a trademark protects words, phrases, symbols, or designs identifying the source of the goods or services of one party and distinguishing them from those of others.
If you haven't done so, you should register your copyright with... View More
I was commissioned as a notary for Arizona in approximately 1999 to 2005 for an escrow position with a title company. That is what I would be obtaining the new commission for as well
answered on Sep 14, 2018
No. Not unless restored to civil rights. See, A.R.S. 41-312 E 4
https://www.azleg.gov/ars/41/00312.htm
(I am not an Arizona Attorney, so there may be more to this. For a more complete answer, see a qualified Arizona attorney).
It's a burlesque performer name.
answered on Apr 4, 2018
A trademark provides protection for a name, logo, slogan, etc., as it is used in conjunction with the sale of particular products and/or services. It is quite possible to have multiple trademarks that are the same or similar coexisting in the market, as long as there is no reasonable likelihood of... View More
How can I know if they truly have a trademark/copyright? Can one single person own the concept of animal/plant heads on human bodies?
answered on Apr 4, 2018
Understand that, in order to have viable trademark rights, either at the state or federal level, the user of a particular mark does not actually have to register their mark. This, then, makes it somewhat difficult for you to know the scope of any rights they may or may not have. If they actually... View More
Do I need any special permits or anything to use items around my business?
answered on Jan 30, 2018
Before you start your business you should speak with an intellectual property attorney. You may need licenses from Disney, Marvel and others to use their memorabilia, trade names, trade marks, etc. If you do not do this properly, you run the risk of being sued. A lawsuit could ruin a new... View More
I am a custom watchmaker who creates dials and watches. I have designed an absolutely unique way to track and read the time of day on a watch dial. This design could be used in clocks also. Here is my question: Can this unique dial configuration be trademarked or maybe copyrighted so that others... View More
answered on Aug 4, 2017
To fully answer your question I would need to know more about the function of the dial configuration. The design may be protected by copyright law if it is not functional. However, the scope of copyright protection may be narrow, leaving room for others to design around your dial. From your... View More
Both companies make fitness products.
answered on Jul 28, 2017
The most important issue, though not the only one, is whether there is or is not a reasonable likelihood of confusion with the relevant consumer market. Thus, in general, the more similar the names, the higher the likelihood of confusion, the more similar the products, the higher likelihood of... View More
answered on Jul 21, 2017
There are a lot of variables here that you have not provided, so understand that this answer is making some general comments that may not apply to your exact circumstance. So, in basic terms, multiple businesses can use the exact same name/trademark without conflict so long as there is not a... View More
I purchased a domain name but didnt think to search if there was already an established business.
When I went to trademark the business name there is already a company with a similar name, same sort of industry but we offer different services.
Lets say I registered -Rotten Tomato-... View More
answered on Nov 8, 2015
The answer to this question involves looking more closely at the specifics of your situation. A trademark lawyer can review and assist.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal... View More
If a competitior has their goods trademarked as a certain shade of blue and our goods is a different shade of blue, would that be considered infringment of their trademark? for example their product is orange and teal blue and ours is orange and royal blue. We currently do not have a trademark to... View More
answered on Aug 10, 2015
Generally speaking, colors can be trademarked. Also, general speaking, whether a trademark is infringing depends on whether there is a likelihood of confusion, and that's a fact-specific analysis. A lot more information is needed to determine whether your mark would potentially infringe on... View More
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