Can splitting a word still cause a violation for trademark issues?
The words "films" and "media" here are considered descriptive and does not carry significant weight in the likelihood of confusion analysis for an...
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The words "films" and "media" here are considered descriptive and does not carry significant weight in the likelihood of confusion analysis for an...
As you pointed out, CLUBHOUSEN appears similar to marks you already know exist, so there is some built-in risk. A realistic outcome depends...
Trademark rights in the U.S. come from actual use in commerce, not from forming an LLC. So the fact that someone has an LLC with the same name in...
I agree with my colleague's answer above regarding disclaimers. For your second question, the correct class will depend on what you are offering...
This is a fun question! Pepsi's use of the Coca-Cola trademark in its Superbowl ad is a "fair use" of another's registered trademark. Use of...
Please feel free to reach out to a trademark attorney and provide the serial numbers of your trademark applications to allow the attorney to review...
Yes, it is possible and often advisable to trademark a website name even for a hobby project. I always recommend a trademark clearance search to...
Generally the process begin with identifying the correct class and description for your product and conduct a trademark clearance search for your...
The first step would be to choose a strong trademark. If you pick a name, logo, or slogan that is not too generic or descriptive and that can stand...
The legal standard that is used to determine whether you could be infringing by using the name you picked is called "likelihood of confusion." The...