Trademark Q&A by State
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Trademark Questions & Answers
Q: Can I trademark or use the word “Screendosist”, even tho the word “dosist” Is already trademarked?
“Screendosist” would be used for a potencial YouTube Channel and merchandise.
When considering an application for trademark registration, it is important to remember that the purpose of a trademark is to protect consumers' right to know what they are buying and from whom not to provide a creative ownership interest for registrants. If there is consumer confusion, the USPTO... Read more »
Q: Can a Trademark be similar to another without penalty,i.e. "Happy Place" vs. "Your Happy Place" for example?
It is important to remember that the purpose of a trademark is to protect consumers' right to know what they are buying and from whom not to provide a creative ownership interest for registrants. If there is consumer confusion, the USPTO will file an Office Action in response to the application.... Read more »
Q: Can I trademark the slogan, "Bleed Verde" if there is already a slogan trademarked "Bleed Green"?
It is likely, depending on the difference in the products or services for which that tag-line may be registered, that you will receive opposition to an application for registration with the USPTO.
When considering an application for trademark registration, the USPTO considers the English... Read more »
Q: hey! i have a phrase that i think will go well on baby shirt, can i trademark it? and if yes, what is the process?
i m not american citizen, but i would like to sell on us market such as amazon ebay ect...
No. Trademarks are not for designs. They are indicias of the source. You'd find the trademark for a t-shirt on the inside of a collar or the end of a sleeve on a polo type shirt.
Q: Hi if a search returns no matching records even though it may contain some same words can I register that name?
For instance, Trademarked already is Easy Find Directory.
I am wanting to operate under Easy Find Business Directory, Tucson
No. Trademark availability is not associated with trademark registration. You should have a trademark attorney conduct a proper trademark search.
Q: I made esports org called alleliteclan was wondering if I could use it if there’s a company called allelitewrestling
I want to know if I could use it that wrestling company trademarked allelitewrestling but I’m using AllEliteClan
Maybe. You will need a trademarkability opinion.
Q: How do I go about owning the trademark for "Girl Gang"? It seems to stand as abandoned. Thank you.
I want to trademark "Girl Gang" for a women's sports apparel company, I'm looking to start. It seems to stand as abandoned. What does that mean? Thank you.
You should apply for a trademark application.
Q: If a company (in a similar industry) has a product name that's not trademarked, can I use that name as my business name?
No. Trademark rights are based upon use, not registration.
Q: I want the adress of company that has a trademark. It says i need an account but i am not a lawyer. What now?
You can search for the trademark on www.uspto.gov. The owner's information will be listed. The search and site are public.
Q: Hello, I would like to create a new brand called "Fancy Nomad" and found a TESS record with status 602 can I use it?
Whether you may legally use it is not related to its registration status. You should consult a trademark attorney. You may schedule a free call on my website. ahajiamos.com
Q: Is DRIVERS2U a registered trademark as DRIVERS2U is the name of my UK registered company
You need to hire a lawyer to do a trademark search. Just because its the name of a company does not give it any trademark protection in the United States. Having the name may give you the right to use the name, but you need to do a trademark search first. Hire an experienced intellectual property... Read more »
Q: Im from Sth.America. How long'd take for me and exactly or approximately how much money to trademark?PleaseTellMeDetails
I want to trademark a name for my brand (that's also for me) using a pseudonim, Could I buy something online since I had done first step on the process (the filling) with my pseudonim-brand name? If not, when could I?. Why the USPTO could not accept my submition? and would it mean I could lose time... Read more »
You should open a business and file the application using the business name. The business would own any trademark that issues.
Q: What would be the cost of trademarking a name and a logo?
Attorneys fees vary, however the application fee{s) begin at $225 per trademark per class/category.
Q: Hi, is it possible to trademark a business name ? What is meant by status 700 registered?
Trademarks indicate to the public the source of a product or service. So, if your business is associated with a product or service then yes. If it's only a business name, no.
Q: My business uses the same name as one "trademarked" with a status 700 but offers different services. Is it a problem?
We are being challenged by a company that says they have trademarked (status 700) the name we are using as well. We offer different services and the website uses .us not .com. What options do we have?
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Q: I traded our motercycle for a jeep about 3 weeks ago. Before doing so the owners of the jeep told us it had no issues.
We are now having to tow the jeep. It has many issues that we were not informed about before the trade. We have messages where the owner told us the jeep had no issues. The car clearly had issues as they started a mile from their house, where we signed titles over. Is their anything we can do?
Probably not, because neither the Jeep nor the motorcycle are worth enough money to make it worthwhile for you to hire a litigation lawyer and fight the seller. Unless you want to try in a small claims court.
Q: Can you use a color out of a NBA, NFL, or MBL team color scheme? Not all colors just a single color?
It depends. I'd need more information.
Q: If a trademarked name has a "Status710 - Cancelled - Section 8", does this mean it could possibly be available?
Available as in able to be taken and used on my own product, especially on product in an entirely different field of use?
A Section 8 Cancellation of a trademark registration occurs when a registrant fails to file a renewal of their trademark registration. However, whether a mark is available for use depends on many factors including whether the mark is currently being used. Cancellation of a trademark registration... Read more »
Q: Hello, Im a motorcycle businessman Im following a brand serial 75153969, Im interested to acquire this brand.
To develop products for motorcycles. Currently the brand owned by another company is not active in any way. From my knowledge. What kind of lawyer do I need to carry out this? I am in the process of opening a company in the United States in the state of Florida.
You will need a trademark attorney to assist you with determining whether your use of the name would constitute infringement and with registration or licensing/purchase of the brand name. Just because a company is not active does not mean that the brand name is not being used as a trademark. For... Read more »
Q: hi,can i trademark a business idea? suppose i invented the idea of online shopping. so is it possible to patent this?
at least for a few years so other cant enter the business with the idea...
You can't trademark an idea. Trademarks are for distinguishing the source of goods or services. You can copyright an idea after you've reduced the idea to a "tangible form," such as writing a book or making a video. Copyrights won't protect the idea itself, however. You can patent an idea, unless... Read more »
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