I have a big show (100,000+ attendees) coming up for contestants to win a certificate if they happen to win on a larger version of the Connect4 game. I am making up a sign to use for this game, but do not want to infringe on any trademarks.
The slogan we are wanting to use is... View More 
answered on Sep 8, 2018
I checked the government's website at www.uspto.gov and looked-up "Connect 4." Yes, the trademark was filed by Hasbro; however, it appears that the trademark as yet to be issued.
This means that Hasbro does l not have trademark protection during this pending period. If... View More
I want to know if someone LLC something. but, when I researched it gave me the statement
answered on Sep 8, 2018
The term, "ABANDONED - NO STATEMENT OF USE FILED" is used by the U. S. Trademark Officer. It means when the applicant has not replied to the Trademark office and the applicant has failed to file "statement of use" then, USPTO abandons the mark. The mark is not valid anymore... View More
I want to remain anonymous so I'll just use a made up example. Let's say there was a company called "Home Improvement Shop" and that company had a trademark on that name. Could I start a company called "Do-It-Yourself Depot", and then under that say "Home... View More
answered on Nov 1, 2017
An attorney would need to review the exact language. Based on the limited information, this probably is trademark infringement because it would likely result in confusion of the source, sponsorship, or affiliation with the other company's trademark. A federal trademark provides nationwide... View More
I Dont Have Any TradeMark register, I'm interest to do it, and basically get my logo protect and my others logos for my respective names of projects (talking About Record Label, Graphics,And Music Productions)
Clothing namely, shorts,caps, hat, jerseys,blouses, shirts, T-shirts,
answered on Oct 23, 2017
Hi, if you already have the design of the logo, you need to ask a lawyer or agent to help you search whether other similar/same logo existing.
Can that trademark be used on a shirt like at https://mikethebear.com/
answered on Aug 1, 2017
Hello. The trademark application in the link actually never got registered. They filed the application as an "intent to use" application, meaning that they were not using the mark in commerce at that time, but intended to do so at some time in the future. Their application was allowed... View More
answered on Jun 11, 2017
You can search for federal trademarks at the USPTO via the TESS system. There are two possible registrations that may prevent you from securing a trademark: "Unlabeled Society" and "Unlabeled State of Mind." Both are registered in international class 25 (clothing). So, if you... View More
Looking to start a business. Initial research indicated that the name selected was unused. Bought domain. Further research uncovered a company in Thailand using the same name in virtually the same field. Overlap in business/target market unlike as they're in Thailand and I'm in US but not... View More
answered on Jan 11, 2017
Trademarks and trade names are jurisdiction-specific. If the name is not used or registered in the US, you are free to use it here...but of course no in Thailand.
I am trying to make merchandise to sell that has a company's logo on it. They did not give me their permission. Now they have a new, different logo. Can I use the old one for my merchandise?
answered on Sep 8, 2015
It depends. If the company abandoned the trademark, the trademark becomes unenforceable. A trademark is presumptively abandoned if the trademark is not used for three consecutive years. However, the company owning the trademark can rebut the presumption by providing evidence that the trademark is... View More
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