I have a character that I have designed and I have a name for that character. I plan to feature the character in merchandise, apparel, comic strips, digital media, original stories, posters and other artwork. How can I protect my character and character name from being used by other businesses or... Read more »
answered on Oct 8, 2022
The cartoon character can be the subject of a copyright registration, and its name can be a registered trademark.
You should register the copyright of a set of drawings that show the character in various poses from different angles.
Then, if the name of the character is novel and... Read more »
answered on Sep 22, 2022
This depends on other circumstances such as similarity of goods or services you would like to offer under MyNirvana. It also depends on the territory in which you would like to use your company name and in which the word Nirvana is registered as trademark.
I would highly recommend you to... Read more »
I do post content relative to their service/product but I can remove or change it. I also added “Not affiliated with business name” in the bio.
answered on Aug 8, 2022
This question lacks sufficient detail to provide a meaningful answer. These types of demands are rather frequent and they are always very fact-specific. Sometimes those demands are warranted and sometimes not. The most important question here is whether the company that sent you that demand can... Read more »
answered on Aug 1, 2022
U.S. federal trademark application No. 88/894,416 ( for the mark DR. D'S REMEDIES " GIVING LIFE TO LIVES" and design) was abandoned on February 16, 2021 for failure to respond to the USPTO's Office Action (an official letter asking to make changes or refusing to register a mark... Read more »
only, not the software itself - without compensation to or permission of software seller?
answered on May 3, 2022
There is not a patent question here. This is a question of your end user agreement and possibly copyright law.
This will include soft and hard baits, fishing rods, fishing accessories, and apparel.
answered on Apr 30, 2022
There is a live registration for SOULSNATCHAS (phonetic equivalent) in the category for apparel, another for SOUL SNATCHER in the category for adult sexual stimulation aids, and a pending application for SOUL SNATCHER in an apparel-related category, so those would preclude new registrations in... Read more »
answered on Mar 22, 2022
There are options to revive an abandoned mark, but it is likely at this point that you would need to file a new trademark registration application if you now intend to use it in relation to the sale of a product or service in interstate commerce.
Contact a trademark lawyer to discuss your... Read more »
Will trademark history be publicly visible?
answered on Jan 24, 2022
You need to consult with an attorney to map out your best strategy!
answered on Nov 3, 2021
If abandonment was due to unintentional delay in filing a statement of use or responding to an office action, you may file a petition to revive the abandoned application. If it was due to USPTO error, you can file a petition for reinstatement. In either case, the petition must be received in the... Read more »
I'm wanting to use the word in a book I'm writing, and I would like there permission
answered on Sep 3, 2021
You need to invest in a consultation with an attorney to analyze your case and provide options.
We can identify the owners and reach out to them.
I have a coming soon page on my site, but I am unsure if I should file as Section 1a or 1b, because I don't know if 1a only applies to someone who is using the class specified directed to their business already.
answered on Aug 25, 2021
Section 1a can only be used if a trademark is currently used in commerce. Section 1b is for marks that are not currently in use in commerce, but will be in use in commerce at a later date. Section 1b has some additional fees. You should consult with an attorney to find out which application you... Read more »
answered on Jul 7, 2021
Yes, just as with any service mark. As long as it is not confusingly similar to another's podcast or similar product/service name.
I want to be able to keep this username for a very long time and don’t want any problems with other company’s or the YouTube Annoying Orange. Need help in understanding trademarking. I have a gaming account with the username AnoyingOrang and would like to move further with that account name.... Read more »
answered on May 23, 2021
You need to consult with an attorney, so she can do a search and an analysis of the strenght of the mark.
answered on May 21, 2021
Contact the company that handles the licenses and ask for one.
Contact an attorney for further assistance.
The nonprofit voluntarily dissolved as of 4/30/2021 and will not be re-organizing. They held a trademark which according to the USPTO there's been no action on it since 2016 and doesn't reflect an "assignment." I have a similar nonprofit and would like to acquire that... Read more »
answered on May 2, 2021
The USPTO will refuse to register a trademark when an identical or similar trademark is already registered. Typically, when a nonprofit is dissolved, it is required to transfer all of its assets and property to another nonprofit. It is possible that another organization may now own the mark.... Read more »
answered on Mar 12, 2021
Using a trademark that is confusingly similar to another trademark being used in the same or related class/category of goods or services could be deemed infringement and will likely be a barrier to trademark registration. Using the same dominant words in the trademark may increase the likelihood... Read more »
trademark their musical names?
answered on Feb 18, 2021
This is a legal directory and so your question is being presented to an entire legal community and not directed to whomever helped you originally. With that said, I or any of the attorneys on this platform can help you out. Our contact information is listed in each of our profiles and would be... Read more »
answered on Jan 24, 2021
Depends on who is Groot and if somebody owns it
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