Trademark Questions

I had a trademark application that was rejected. The company has a business in a specific part of the country (not what I'd be doing). Is there any chance of using this? Do people do trademark...

Legal Trademark

asked Sep 1 '11 at 03:27

Timpone
142 points

I plan to get a trademark registered and I was searching the USPTO website to see if it already taken or not. I figured out the Live/Dead Indicator is "Dead". Does that mean I can get this...

Trademark Domain Name

asked Aug 4 '11 at 06:23

Umair Ashraf
135 points

I have an idea for two great logos and slogans that I would sell to two different companies if I could afford to get them secured through a reputable attorney. I have an attorney in mind. Is it a...

Legal Intellectual Property Trademark

asked Aug 7 '11 at 04:00

Troy
6 points

What is the best course of action in dealing with Domain Policies? For instance, if my company develops open source software at www.bestsoft.com, should my Domain Policy allow the creation of...

Trademark Domain

asked Aug 8 '11 at 18:10

Zima Filippov
6 points

I have a corporate lawyer who billed me for about 4 hrs for a very simple trademark application (like 10 lines). Does this sounds excessive for a simple trademark application? This is the first...

Trademark

asked Jul 23 '11 at 07:35

Timpone
142 points

Intellectual property is a subject that has far reaching implications for your business. There are several different types of intellectual property that every business deals with. They include:...

Patent Copyright Intellectual Property Trademark Canon

asked Jul 27 '11 at 22:24

Jarie Bolander
11,421 points

I own a phrase, which I have trademarked, and it is registered, and also copyrighted. I'm currently getting a website (somewhat finished). I have some domain names, but the exact one I want,...

Trademark Domain

asked Jul 20 '11 at 14:44

Hero
11 points

I'm creating a new startup in DC and corporating as an LLC. Do I need to have Company Name, LLC or am I free to name it just Company Name?

Branding Naming Trademark

asked Apr 28 '11 at 05:04

Marco Ceppi
126 points

I built an electronic version of a popular board game. I got some good responses on avoiding legal issues, but I went ahead and built it anyway, keeping it private for obvious reasons. Everyone who...

License Legal Copyright Trademark Web App

asked Apr 23 '11 at 22:49

Pate
306 points

I am developing a tool but It's really difficult to get a name. I'm wondering if I can use a domain like xptoapp.com without infringement the trademark "xpto" if it exists. How does this work? I...

Trademark Domain

asked Mar 3 '11 at 00:37

Tiago
333 points

I have a unique name for my domain/startup. If it's really unique can I trademark the name in general or still have to specify what it sells even if it's unique? And can I trademark something...

Trademark

asked Mar 3 '11 at 09:35

Matt
141 points

So we are creating a new Android App. We'll have a name for it, and a logo, and the specific functionality of the app is something that hasn't been done before (we searched). The app is going to be...

Software Copyright Trademark

asked Feb 4 '11 at 04:45

Slandau
203 points

A friend of mine accidentally let the .com domain of their US business expire, and it was snatched up by an unknown person who has a personal grudge against them. The website is now full of...

Legal Trademark Domain DNA

asked Jan 9 '11 at 19:30

Dustin Boswell
153 points

I want to build an electronic version of an existing popular board game that will use the same game mechanic and follow similar rules, but without requiring a physical board to play or any of the...

Legal Copyright Trademark

asked Dec 25 '10 at 04:12

Pate
306 points

Say I'm able to trademark the word "widgetville" for an online game that I'm building. But the domain "widgetville.com" (and pretty much every major TLD of the word) are all registered, but just...

Trademark Domain

asked Dec 10 '10 at 16:11

Shpigford
146 points

How would you receive and what kind of association would come up in your mind about these two names? Is there any possiblity of a trademark violation? Like the book word in the facebook...

Naming Trademark

asked Dec 12 '10 at 17:58

Keyne On
108 points

I am looking to form a corporation in the state of New Hampshire, USA. I understand that a company may register a trade name with the state. As I understand it, all companies require a legal...

Naming Trademark

asked Nov 20 '10 at 16:26

Jake Petroules
113 points

I can't seem to get a straight answer when I call the USPTO

Intellectual Property Trademark

asked Dec 1 '10 at 09:59

Startupgirl
26 points

Would I have to patent my computer systems (such as desktops and laptops) in order to produce them and sell them to markets? Similar to Dell and HP would operate.

Venture Capital Legal Intellectual Property Trademark

asked Dec 1 '10 at 14:43

User5732
6 points

I am working on a start-up company to grow to become a big company to compete against some well known, popular, and in some ways powerful companies in the respective industries and markets today. I...

Venture Capital Patent Intellectual Property Trademark

asked Dec 1 '10 at 15:23

User5732
6 points