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answered on Sep 9, 2025

I think you might have meant that someone else has filed an application to register the name under class 45 for "providing on-line computer databases and on-line searchable databases in the field of social networking • providing a resource website featuring information in the field of... View More

The search for confusingly similar trademarks typically includes a search within the class of goods or services you want to use as well as within "coordinated classes" used by the USPTO for other classes that are related to your class or within the natural "zone of expansion" of... View More

To answer your specific question, the fact that one name is stylized and the other is not is usually insufficient, by itself, to distinguish the marks for purposes of trademark infringement. However, it sounds like there are a number of differences in this case, and it is difficult to do any kind... View More

Yes, you can do this, but there are some requirements you have to comply with. Obviously doing it the other way around - selling your own perfume under another manufacturer's brand - would not be OK at all. But since you are not claiming any affiliation with the original manufacturer, their... View More

The mark will be considered abandoned if its use in commerce or trade has been discontinued with intent not to resume the use. Intent not to resume may be inferred from circumstances.

Nonuse for 3 consecutive years is prima facie evidence of abandonment. The burden of proof then shifts... View More

You could face an opposition if you attempt to use or register your requested business name for trademark protection. Because your intended business is within the same realm as another registered trademark, your best course of action will be to speak with a trademark attorney. They will run a... View More

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answered on Mar 10, 2025

Based on my limited review, the patent family for Mattel's "Magic 8 Ball" patents appears to be either abandoned or expired. You can reference this here: https://patentcenter.uspto.gov/applications/10139148/continuity?application=. For patents that are abandoned or expired, there... View More

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answered on Jul 21, 2024

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, entering the specific trademark serial number or registration number related to "Turbo Shine" will yield the best results. If you have further questions or need assistance, the USPTO's Trademark Assistance Center can provide support.

here are some steps you can take to verify the trademark status:

Steps to Verify Trademark Status

Search the USPTO Database: Visit the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) website and use their Trademark Electronic Search System (TESS) to search for "Turbo... View More

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answered on Jul 2, 2024

To provide accurate information about the current status of the "Soul Train" trademark and its potential availability, I'd need to check the latest records from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). However, I can offer some general guidance based on trademark law... View More

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answered on Mar 31, 2024

As a music producer, there are several elements you might consider trademarking to protect your brand and intellectual property:

1. Artist name or stage name: If you produce music under a specific name, trademarking it can prevent others from using the same or a similar name in the music... View More

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answered on Mar 15, 2024

The phrase "Straight Outta" is well-known and often associated with the music and entertainment industry, particularly with the hip-hop group N.W.A. and their album "Straight Outta Compton." If this phrase has been trademarked, its use could be restricted in certain contexts,... View More

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answered on Mar 15, 2024

When considering the use of acronyms, particularly one as widely recognized as 'MAGA', it's important to note the context and existing trademark laws. Trademarks protect brand names, slogans, and logos that distinguish goods and services. If 'MAGA' is trademarked for... View More

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answered on Feb 8, 2024

In Georgia, obtaining a trademark for specific goods within a class, such as dog collars and leashes in class 18, provides protection for those specific goods but doesn't automatically extend to all goods within the same class. While trademarks are registered under specific classes to broadly... View More

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answered on Feb 23, 2024

Trademarks provide protection for specific goods or services that are covered by the trademark registration. While your trademark registration for dog collars and leashes in class 18 would provide protection for those specific products, it would not automatically extend to cover backpacks or other... View More

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answered on Sep 1, 2025

To protect the name of your school in Georgia, you will need to register it as a trademark. The first step is to conduct a search to make sure no one else is already using or has registered a confusingly similar name. You can check both the Georgia Secretary of State’s database and the federal... View More

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answered on Jun 18, 2025

Using a band’s trademarked name in your song title—especially in a commercial release—raises real legal concerns. Trademarks exist to prevent consumer confusion and protect the reputation of the mark holder. If the song title gives the impression that the band endorses, approves, or is... View More

Protecting your family name, image, and likeness as intellectual property involves a combination of proactive steps, including the use of trademark and publicity rights. If your family name is used in commerce—for example, in a business, brand, or public-facing project—you may be able to apply... View More

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answered on Apr 21, 2025

To ensure there are no legal issues with using the name "WWSN" for your school sports channel, you should consider the following steps:

1. Trademark Search: Conduct a comprehensive trademark search to determine if "WWSN" is already registered or in use by another entity.... View More

The question is a little too broad. Simply producing and streaming a podcast would be protected in one class, while downloadable podcasts would be protected in another. In some cases, you would want both. Associated merchandise would be in other class(es), depending on the particular merchandise... View More