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answered on Jun 17, 2019
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... View More 
That's it in a nutshell. I want to use said Guru's concepts and some lose verbiage so I can advertise and gain traction in the community of people that follow her. I found a list of the company's trademarks and none include the terms I want to use. I would not be selling the... View More
answered on May 2, 2019
I think you can, so long as you don't use his language or any materials or publications.
answered on Sep 7, 2017
It appears you missed a trademark prosecution requirement. This can happen when you file an intent to use application. You are required to submit proof that you used the mark in interstate commerce within six months of receiving a notice of allowance from the USPTO. It may be possible to revive... View More
trying to start a brand/fabrication company
answered on Jul 3, 2017
Trademarks are specific to the type of goods being sold. If your company would not produce competing products with the existing mark, then you probably would not infringe their mark, and registration of your trademark may be possible. I would suggest contacting a trademark lawyer for a free initial... View More
There is an unregistered band with the same name as I want "Ugly Sweater Party"
answered on Feb 8, 2017
You should contact a qualified entertainment or IP attorney for legal advice. For your name to be protectable as a trademark you will have to show that it is being used in commerce. Although a mark is not a registered trademark, the user can claim a common law right, by showing priority of use, in... View More
I run a smallish student organization at my university and we are designing the shirts to sell at an upcoming fundraiser. One of our designs is very similar to the wu tang W logo without the text. The funds raised from the shirts would go back into the club.
Are we allowed to do this right... View More
answered on Jan 27, 2017
You need to get permission to use copyrighted or trademarked images, if you want to avoid the risk of a lawsuit.
Your university probably employs an attorney who can help you obtain licensing rights, or at least advise you on how to do so.
However, someone who holds the rights to... View More
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