Lawyers, Answer Questions  & Get Points Log In
West Virginia Trademark Questions & Answers
1 Answer | Asked in Internet Law, Trademark and Intellectual Property for West Virginia on
Q: If my domain name has not been sold yet but has been marked as abandoned do I own it still or can I retrieve the name
James L. Arrasmith
PREMIUM
James L. Arrasmith pro label Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Nov 26, 2023

If your domain name is marked as abandoned, it's crucial to understand what that means in the context of domain registration and ownership. Typically, a domain is marked as abandoned when it has expired and has not been renewed by the owner within the grace period provided by the domain... View More

3 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law, Identity Theft, Trademark and Wrongful Death for West Virginia on
Q: Echo Red was my Favorite shoes ever they was the best quality and clothing is timeless how would someone get the brand?

Trademark and holding information I’d like to really revive this brand. I heard they went bankrupt or the revenue didn’t compensate for the money spent. But no wonder everything I ever seen is top quality.

Bill Hulsey
PREMIUM
Bill Hulsey
answered on Jun 6, 2021

Check USPTO TESS data base. It includes dead trademarks. There are other sources, too.

View More Answers

4 Answers | Asked in Copyright and Trademark for West Virginia on
Q: Received a refusal of Trademark due to 'likelihood of confusion with other mark". Can we fight this response?

We requested a trademark last year and received a refusal because our name has a similar acronym "BRI" with a company in Texas. There were other issues with class but seem to be minor at best. Trying to find out if we should attempt to respond to this issue or abandon the request.

Marcos Garciaacosta
Marcos Garciaacosta
answered on Mar 12, 2021

Answering will cost you over $1,000 and can get bigger

IF you have not done much with the brand, maybe a new one is best

Make sure you have an attorney do the checks for availability for you

View More Answers

1 Answer | Asked in Trademark for West Virginia on
Q: Landshark is an abandoned trademark. Does that mean it can be used by the public?
Michael Gerity
Michael Gerity
answered on Nov 9, 2017

First off, the primary issue with regard to using any trademark is as to HOW you use it. If somebody has a trademark that they use in conjunction with their sales of baked goods, and somebody else wants to use the same or similar mark with the sale of sailboats, the two marks are likely to be... View More

Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.

The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.

Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.