PLAYA ("beach") has been registered by Playa Products, Inc. for cosmetics since 2020, based on use since 2017. Unless your use of PLAYA for skin care products was earlier than 2017, you would be denied federal registration for that mark. There is no current or pending application to... View More

You can You can file a trademark application with the USPTO. It is best to first work with a trademark attorney or filing service for them to walk you through the process and to conduct a search to ensure no other names in the same class of services exist already. The type of game will determine... View More

For federal trademark registration status, you could search the records of the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The database is known as "TESS." For state trademark registration status, you would need to search the records for each state.

However, keep in mind that the US... View More

It depends on how you plan to use the trademarked word or phrase in the title of your book. Generally, using a trademarked word or phrase in the title of a book is acceptable if it is used in a descriptive, non-infringing way. For example, if you are writing a book about Coca-Cola, you can use the... View More

Regarding the potential of trademark infringement, the general test (stated simply) is whether a member of the public would be confused between the two brands. In other words, would someone see Drama Llama the lawn care business and think that this is the same Drama Llama that sells clothes? Even... View More

This appears to be a question about trademarks, not copyrights, which non-lawyers often confuse.

Trademarks are registered in various types of goods and services according to their classification (for instance, apparel, printed material, and cups), and when filing an application to register... View More

In order to find out if you your requested mark is already filed with the USPTO you can work with a Trademark filing service for a low cost fee to preform a pre-search or full search for conflicting or similar marks. The trademark application is generally $250-$350. Working with a trademark service... View More

You can file a new trademark application for a new trademark. Office will proceed with it as with a new trademark application.

You should consult with an experienced trademark attorney, to review your intended mark and its use, search existing registrations to assure it is not confusingly similar to another used for similar goods or services, and apply for registration.

Yes, the situation you are presenting seems to be possible, however more details would be needed in order to give you more qualified and exact answer. I recommend you to seek a local trademark attorney to help you with this.

Yes, trademark cancellation proceedings can be initiated by multiple parties for the same trademark as there can be various reasons for trademark cancellation. This is valid for many jurisdictions and countries throughout the world.

A performer may apply for federal registration of his/her stage name, if it is not confusingly similar to another performer who has used the name earlier in time. The application would be made for entertainment services, and could also be supplemented by registrations for use on fan merchandise.... View More

The answer depends on many variables such as are you going to make business with these shirts? Are you going to use the shirt only for your private purposes (like wearing it by yourself)? If you are going to sell these, are there similar/identical trademarks in such segment in your country?... View More

Dear Mrs or Mr,

as there is no refference in your question to the mentioned existing trademark, I will only try to answer according to provided information.

These two trademarks "Blend smothie and salad bar" and "Blend&Co", considering they are both in same... View More

The intent-to-use application to register "Versatilis Couture" was approved for publication and then a notice of allowance was issued on 06/05/2019. Since there was no statement of use filed within the required six month period, the application was abandoned and cannot now be revived.... View More

I would guess there was a misunderstanding between you and your lawyer. Once a federal trademark is registered, it lasts 10 years, and a renewal application can be filed between the 9th and 10th year from registration (but before the 10-year anniversary, in order to avoid additional fees and... View More

Each case is different but generally speaking, under the U.S. copyright laws, works created by employees within the scope of their employment are considered "works made for hire" and are owned by the employer and not the actual employee who created such works. Works are also considered... View More

The federal registration entitles you to the remedies of injunctive relief and money damages by suing in federal court for infringement. Consult an experienced trademark attorney to review the case and bring an action in the appropriate venue.

The registration in 2012 of MANGROVE MAFIA is for use on stickers in International Class 16, which also includes other printed matter such as magazines. That registration is up for renewal by 11/14/2022, and could expire if the owner does not submit a specimen of use and declaration.

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This is a trademark question regarding brand names, not copyright, which protects works of expression.

Lucasfilm has registered JEDI as a trademark for various goods and services, but a quick search of USPTO records shows that no application has been made for JEDI used for roofing services.... View More