Trademark issues and analyzing the potential risk of an infringement lawsuit are too fact-specific to generalize. You could apply to the US Patent and Trademark Office to register your name for a determination if you can register it. But if you do that, the registrant in CA could learn of your... View More

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answered on May 22, 2023

Using the same name for your architectural services business may be possible, even if there is an active trademark with the same name in California for electrical messaging services. However, it is important to conduct a thorough trademark search and consult with a trademark attorney to assess... View More

The danger of trademark infringement depends on the type of good/service you are going to use the phrase in as a trademark. You will have to examine the prior trademark registration to see what goods/service categories the registration encompasses and then compare it to your use. If the... View More

The active registration for THE BUSINESS + CLINIC RX FOR SUCCESS (stylized) would probably preclude the proposed registration for THE BUSINESS CLINIC as confusingly similar.

But even if that registration was not active, it is likely that THE BUSINESS CLINIC would be refused as "merely... View More

You are probably at some risk. You could receive a rejection based on the mark you found, but this will depend on how similar the services are (additionally, in this case, the nature of the particular mark you found has several complicating factors). You could also receive a rejection for... View More

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answered on May 2, 2023

The fact that the live trademark you found has a longer word mark than your proposed name should not necessarily be a problem. Trademarks are typically evaluated on a case-by-case basis, taking into account a variety of factors such as the similarity of the goods/services, the channels of trade,... View More

As the prior user, the other business could take action to terminate your use, even without a trademark registration. Registration is not required to obtain legal rights in a mark and the ability to terminate infringing uses. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local intellectual property... View More

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answered on Mar 10, 2023

It depends on several factors, including whether the company has trademarked the name "Ten Back" or a similar name. If the company has a trademark on the name or a similar name, then using it without permission could be considered trademark infringement. It's also important to... View More

The only way to find out if it is "alright," is to contact the trademark owner and obtain permission. Without prior permission, there is a risk that the trademark owner could sue for trademark infringement.

Unfortunately, it is not possible to provide a meaningful answer to this question without having much more information. Generally speaking, goods/services do not have to be the same for a trademark infringement to occur so if that herbs shop sells edible herbs, that may be a problem. But the... View More

There is no existing registration for ELF BAR, in any class of goods or services.

There is a pending application to register ELFBAR (and design) for electronic cigarettes and related goods, based on use since Feb 2022; and another pending application to register ELFBAR BC5000 also for... View More

Not really a legal question. But it looks like a bit of decoration based on the hammer part of a pistol.

A trademark registration might have expired or been cancelled, but the owner might still have valid rights in the mark unless the owner has "abandoned" the mark. If another person begins using it, the owner can claim infringement. Whether the mark was abandoned would be determined by... View More

If the previous owner is not still using the mark (a mark does not have to be federally registered to stop your registration), or if the trademark was not abandoned due to opposition by a 3rd party (who may turn around and oppose your use), or if no one is currently trying to register the mark (the... View More

Very possible.

Reselling a product with another person's brand for commercial purposes can be infringing.

Consult with an attorney.

Trademarks do not pass into "common use" unless the owner has stopped using the trademark and abandoned it with no intent to resume. A trademark registration is not required to have rights in a trademark, and even if a registration expires, the trademark owner retains rights in the mark... View More

You should consult with an attorney for a search and assesment of your risks.

In most cases your brand is the only asset your business has.

Protect it.

You can reach out to a trademark lawyer on this site or search for one on another site. I would be more than happy to give you a quote for trademark registration services.

Not necessarily. A trademark that is shown as being abandoned on the Trademark Office's website can still theoretically be used by the owner. Consult a trademark attorney to do a proper trademark search and give you an opinion on moving forward.

Copyright protects original works of authorship. In cases of original works, copyright registration would provide notice to others that your work is protected by copyright and that you are the copyright owner.