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I do not own a trademark but will trademark "Common Law" help me? I have been running my website since 0ctober 2013 as a portal for a specific crowd and this copycat Filed for a trademark matching my website services and name is May 02, 2014 They are also including a name in the trademark... View More 
answered on Sep 4, 2014
I would have to review the different websites and trademarks to evaluate it and answer your question. No it is not "safe to say" you would win anything.
I thought you had to mention all inspirations ie products simular and people you got ideas from
answered on Dec 12, 2013
You may want to post your question in the copyright practice area -- I'm sure it has already been answered there. A trademark is any device (e.g. text, sound, smell, and color) that is legally protectable, which roughly means that the mark is distinctive and used in commerce. This would... View More
I want to name my new fashion line and store, but the name has been used in the past for a tv show and I believe was trademarked for it. However there's also a hotel using the name. Am I legally allowed to use the name?
answered on Aug 8, 2012
No, that's the point of a person/entity going through the process of trademarking a name. The hotel you saw may have gotten the trademark owner's permission to use the name and is possibly paying a licensing fee for that. You would have to look up the trademark now at the Patent and... View More
answered on May 12, 2011
Sure. Notice Apple®, formerly Apple computer®. The issue with using any word in a trademark is where and how you are going to be using it. If, for example, you are selling apples, then you may have some difficulty with registering the term "apple" to apply to your goods. But like Apple... View More
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