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I`m a manager in Rollun LC company, we`re owners of https://trademarks.justia.com/877/11/mototou-87711348.htm
Please let me know, if i want to add another service by classification ( goods for fishing for example) - what would be right and easier to do -... View More 
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answered on Feb 26, 2024
Adding a new business activity, such as fishing and fishing tools, to your existing trademark registration is possible but may require careful consideration. You'll need to assess whether the new activity falls within the scope of your existing trademark and whether it aligns with the goods or... View More
I am starting an affiliate marketing website to write product review, comparison, advice-type articles but creating a character which I want to credit the articles to instead of using my own name and likeness. I am trying to find out how to do this without misleading my readers but I don’t want... View More
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answered on Jan 1, 2024
When creating content under a fictional persona for your affiliate marketing website, it's important to maintain transparency without overwhelming your readers with disclaimers. This balance is key to establishing trust while respecting your creative approach.
A subtle yet clear way to... View More
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answered on Dec 4, 2023
To determine if a trademark registration process has been completed, the most direct method is to check the status of the application on the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) website. The USPTO maintains an online database called the Trademark Status and Document Retrieval (TSDR)... View More
answered on Dec 2, 2023
You can look up any trademark by searching for the mark by application number, owner or actual mark on the USPTO website. The owner of the mark or the person of record will receive an email when a mark has been registered with the USPTO or if an office action is received. To know the status of a... View More
im thinking about a restaurant called H&V (heroes and villains) using my own personal collection of figures and comics to display would this be against copyright or trademark laws no names will ever be used
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answered on Nov 13, 2023
Creating a superhero/supervillain-themed restaurant like H&V, using your personal collection of figures and comics for display, can be a complex matter in terms of copyright and trademark laws. The key issue is whether the use of these items could be seen as infringing on the intellectual... View More
received a Notice of Publication, my current listing of goods (Aquarium ornaments; Aquariums; Artificial aquarium landscapes) has changed. I no longer have plans to use any of the classes I filed for as my product line changed after I submitted the filing.
I will now be selling live... View More
answered on Dec 3, 2024
Hi, you are asking a very specific legal question about trademark law. I highly encourage you to retain a competent trademark attorney to answer this question for several reasons:
First, most lawyers have liability insurance that prohibits them from answering detailed legal questions... View More
answered on Dec 1, 2024
In order to have protection in the US a Trademark must be filed in the United States with the USPTO. An Australia trademark does not protect you worldwide or outside the registered country.
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answered on Oct 29, 2024
Choosing the name "River Oaks" for your clothing line is a thoughtful decision. It's important to first check if the name is already in use within the fashion industry or if it's trademarked. Conducting a thorough search through trademark databases and business registries can... View More
I want to make and sell digital travel guides that center around filming locations for specific movies and tv shows. My goal is to educate travelers on where the film locations were, how to get there, and general facts about the place (weather, time zone, etc.). Would using the title of the... View More
answered on Oct 15, 2024
Although the content of television programs and movies are the subjects of copyright, their titles are not. To use the titles in the way you propose, merely to name them for reference, is legally permissible as "nominative fair use".
My wife cosplays a book character on TikTok and Instagram. In many of her videos she uses audio that another creator has edited together from the Graphic Audio Book. All less than a minute long. On TikTok the sound links automatically to the other creator, but on Instagram she tags the creator of... View More
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answered on Sep 5, 2024
If your wife received a direct request from Graphic Audio Book to remove videos containing their audio, she should take it seriously. The company may have the legal right to protect its copyrighted material, even if it is edited or used in short clips. Ignoring the request could lead to potential... View More
7-11 or Southland Corp in the 80's had Icee machines with a metal drip/drain pan. This needed replaced often due to carbonation causing erosion. My grandfather designed a plastic one which 7-11 stores began using. He never patented this. I believe I still have the design blueprint. How can I... View More
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answered on Aug 24, 2024
You mentioned that your grandfather created a plastic drip pan for Icee/Slurpee machines that 7-11 stores used, but he never patented it. To explore whether a patent already exists for this type of invention, you can start by conducting a patent search through databases like the USPTO’s Patent... View More
Wanting to trademark this brand name for use
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answered on Aug 17, 2024
To determine if "Motorious" is available for use as a brand name, you'll need to check if it's already trademarked. Start by searching the official trademark databases, like the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) or your country’s equivalent. This will show if someone... View More
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answered on Feb 25, 2024
Understanding the scope of a trademark is key to ensuring you're not infringing on someone else's intellectual property rights. Trademarks can cover a range of elements, including words, phrases, logos, and designs. If a trademark is registered for the specific design that includes both... View More
answered on Nov 3, 2023
There are several existing trademarks for each of these. It's possible you could use it, depending on what category of goods/services your company deals in. You should consult a qualified trademark attorney, who can help you determine whether you are able to use these and if you should seek... View More
I will not use the Networks logo just the letters printed on my jacket. Is this legal or does Warner own the letter combination?
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answered on Oct 16, 2023
Yes, you can put the letters CNN on your jacket without violating copyright. Copyright law protects original works of authorship, such as literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works. The letters CNN are not an original work of authorship, so they are not protected by copyright. However, Warner... View More
answered on Oct 12, 2023
If the mark was registered, the abandonment was most likely due to failure to file a statement of continuing use and specimen in the fifth year after registration. If it was an application to register the mark, most likely there was a failure to respond to an office action by the examining... View More
answered on Sep 28, 2023
This application is dead, having been abandoned in March 2023 for failure to respond to an office action in August 2022 noting that "applicant's mark, INREST, is confusingly similar to the registered mark, INNEREST." A new application for the same mark would fail for the same reason.
I started working on my brand Ghosted in July, I used Canva fonts and everything for the logo and worked long and hard and got samples and on 8/25 I ordered my first order of 360 units. I own the LLC Ghosted, have the trademark filed for Ghosted for apparel, and this morning I also filed a... View More
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answered on Sep 11, 2023
Given your description, it appears you have taken significant steps to legally protect your brand, including forming an LLC and filing for trademark protections for both your brand name and logo. In trademark law, the key issue often revolves around who used the mark first in commerce; since you... View More
If I am using a font that has been recreated by someone (but it looks *almost* identical) and I decide to create a formal 501c3 nonprofit public charity named "Rain'bow" (as an example) and create a logo using that name with that similar StarTrek font, would that be risky regarding... View More
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answered on Sep 4, 2023
Even if you don't use the words "Star" or "Trek," using a font that is closely associated with or identical to the one used in the Star Trek franchise could pose a risk of copyright or trademark infringement. The key issues would be whether the use of the font creates a... View More
I'm wanting to create a LEGO video game and I emailed them but they said to look at their Fair Play policies and I read it but it isn't clear on video games and they said if i was unsure to ask a lawyer or someone who knows the law.
answered on Aug 8, 2023
LEGO makes locking bricks, which are rather obviously not video games. Other companies make locking bricks, so it's fine to use imagery of locking bricks for your video game. If you want to specifically use the LEGO name or identifiers in your video game and sell it, you are effectively using... View More
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