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.

Your... View More

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

While it appears that the application was abandoned many years ago, you should have a trademark attorney conduct a search to make sure that a similar trademark was not registered. The USPTO will deny a similar mark if it creates confusion in the marketplace, so it doesn't have to be the exact... View More

Consult a qualified trademark attorney to prepare and file an application for federal registration.

You will need to describe the goods or services provided, specify the date of first use, and submit an illustrative specimen of how the mark is used. The process takes at least 8 months these... View More

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answered on Jan 21, 2022

You should probably repost it under trademark or intellectual property.

Under the Fair Use doctrine you can use a trademark without permission if the use is for educational or informational purposes; so long as it is not used for commercial purposes.

You need to hire an attorney to conduct a research for you and give you advice accordingly. Without more information, it is impossible to know the answers.

The Trademark Modernization Act (TM Act) went into effect December 27, 2021. Under it, anyone can file a petition to expunge or reexamine a registration on the grounds that the mark was not actually in use at the time the registration was issued. I wrote an article about it here:... View More

Your question is unclear thus difficult to answer. If you have a federal registration for a trademark, it can be enforced against an infringer whose use is confusingly similar for the same goods/services. You should consult an experienced trademark attorney to review the matter.

A trademark is what you are looking for. In the United States, they are established through use in commerce ("common law trademark.") To protect your rights in it, though, you should register it. Trademarks can be registered with a state or a federal government office. Federal... View More

Goods and services are categorized in 45 international classes. For example, cosmetics and cleaning preparations are in class 3 and clothing and apparel are in class 25. When USPTO examining attorneys search to find similar marks, they not only search in the particular class in which a good or... View More

An attorney is required to communicate with clients, including giving the files back. Yet, in your case, you can get on the website of USPTO and see what have been done. You may be able to receive a copy there.

Yes, you can use text only as trademark.

No, you are not safe

You need to consult with an attorney to understand your risks

Depends.

You should consult with an attorney to address your concerns.