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I want to trademark my business name w/ two spellings. Ex: ABCStore and ABC-Store. Can I use one USPTO application for both?
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Answered on February 02, 2010
Pamela's right.
No, as a formal matter, each U.S. trademark registration can exist in only one version. This is different from a British...
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Are web domains covered by Trademark Law?
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Answered on January 22, 2010
Pamela's comments are well stated.
I would add that one does not register a trademark for a "company name" but rather for particular goods or...
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Am I infringing on a patent design law?
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Answered on January 18, 2010
In September 2008, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit explained in detail how to determine whether a particular product infringes a...
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I've filed my application and it's been refused due to likely hood of confusion can i add to a word to my original trademark?
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Answered on January 05, 2010
Pamela and Dan have discussed the pertinent principles, and their cautionary statements are well stated. The simple answer to your question is...
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Will the Patent Attorney preform the search?
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Answered on January 03, 2010
Dan and Kathy's answers are right on the mark. Yes, expect the patent attorney to perform or obtain patent search results, but it can help for you...
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If a business name is trademarked in the US but i have the european trademark can i trade in the eu without infringement.
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Answered on January 03, 2010
In addition to the excellent comments posted previously by my colleagues, I'd mention that it's possible that a trademark attorney might advise you...
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What is the burden for use in commerce 1a application? Is it possible for someone to lie about first date of use and specimens?
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Answered on January 01, 2010
The first two attorneys to address this question responded from the perspective of assuming the questioner is the one who is seeking a trademark...
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Do I need an attorney to protect my original idea?
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Answered on December 14, 2009
A provisional U.S. patent application is the first step in a cascade of activity that might result in the grant of a U.S. patent and/or one or more...
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What is the simplest procedure to trade mark a logo for purses, pouch, etc.
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Answered on December 09, 2009
If you're asking about the simplest way to obtain rights in the United States to a particular logo as a trademark for your company's purses, the...
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What is the simplest procedure to trade mark a logo for purses, pouch, etc.
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Answered on December 09, 2009
If you're asking about the simplest way to obtain rights in the United States to a particular logo as a trademark for your company's purses, the...