Trademark law (General).

Is it weird that Treyvon Martin's mom filed paperwork to trademark her son's name?
by fundamentallyflawed on March 26th, 2012 | 2 people like this | 6 answers | in Trademark law (General)

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Local board has an Illinois Trademark on team name and wants TM used in my book title. Can they legally require the publisher to do so?
by Thermopolis on June 1st, 2011 | no answers | in Trademark law (General)

do i have to use a trademark symbol in print after first mention?
by Deborah_M on January 13th, 2011 | one answer | in Trademark law (General)

When you buy items online, are you worried they might be bootlegged?
by BaileysMom12 COAT of Motherly Love on November 29th, 2010 | one answer | in Trademark law (General)

I want to screen print vintage style childrens/ pet t shirts with certain band names. Do I need permission to print and sell?
by scentsymom69 on November 17th, 2010 | one answer | in Trademark law (General)

if you live in new york and you're under 18 what happens if you are slammed with a parking ticket and appear to court without a parent?
by actravaganza on November 12th, 2010 | one answer | in Trademark law (General)

Can I use the word "Steelers" on a T-shirt. Not the logo. "Steelers" in plain block letters. This would be for resale.
by Eric_J1369 on November 3rd, 2010 | 2 answers | in Trademark law (General)

Does an email address or user ID that contains a trademarked word infringe on that trademark?
by JNygren on September 24th, 2010 | 3 answers | in Trademark law (General)

Can Native American Nations copyright/trademark their names? I guess the Cherokee wish they had a piece of every Grand Cherokee....
by osage2112 on July 27th, 2010 | one answer | in Trademark law (General)

I don't know if I should copyright or trademark the word I created and want to use in my story. Which do I do?
by dragonfire5756 on July 23rd, 2010 | 3 answers | in Trademark law (General)

Which are the provinces In Canada has a legal adult age of 18?
by Jeason81 on March 8th, 2010 | no answers | in Trademark law (General)

What do you know about Kevin Trudeau and his unfair policies?
by Mauricepj on January 25th, 2010 | no answers | in Trademark law (General)

Is there A Class action suit aginest Kevin Trudeau?
by Mauricepj on January 25th, 2010 | no answers | in Trademark law (General)

Can i trust answerbag?
by a? on January 2nd, 2010 | 3 answers | in Trademark law (General)

Why are the trademarks for the simpsons and fox films 2007 printed on the side of a blow up santa made in china. i have search and searched and cannot find a correlation to the two. someone help!
by brayleesmom on December 3rd, 2009 | no answers | in Trademark law (General)

What are the requirements to register or trademark a personal name?
by Anonymous on November 24th, 2009 | no answers | in Trademark law (General)

Can I use the word "Steelers" on chocolate or cookies without using the team logo and with infringing on the trademark? If I cannot use "Steelers" What about "Go Steelers" or using a players last name "Ward"?
by sj4545 on November 23rd, 2009 | one answer | in Trademark law (General)

Could I get sued for using Starbucks name in a song and putting it on youtube?
by Jackeroo on November 21st, 2009 | 3 answers | in Trademark law (General)

Do you have to get special permission to make and sell items of existing characters(like from a movie or game)?
by JackTechno on November 15th, 2009 | one answer | in Trademark law (General)

Can a co. use (and create revenue from) a registered url that contains a word/words that are trademarked? Ex: workgroup is trademark'd term. Url workgroups.com is purchased by a diff co. to make $ in a different way than trademark owner.
by Anonymous on November 1st, 2009 | one answer | in Trademark law (General)

Do you think Sarah Palin should be able to sue the publisher who is mimicking her book cover and title? (see pictures at link)
by OZe on October 22nd, 2009 | 7 answers | in Trademark law (General)

Are you in favor of genericide?
by OZe on October 16th, 2009 | 3 answers | in Trademark law (General)

Can an out of state ex-business partner stop me from using our business name if the assumed named in texas is in my name?
by Anonymous on October 3rd, 2009 | one answer | in Trademark law (General)

I would like to request a trademark for a restaurant, but somebody already has the identical mark registered with the USPTO for a completely unrelated business. The likelihood of confusion is almost nonexistent in my opinion. What are my chances?
by Bixodomato on September 25th, 2009 | 3 answers | in Trademark law (General)

Why do movies take off company-name logos for SOME companies (like "SONY," reduced to "ON" in this video), but keep others, like "DUCATI" on his motorcycle?
by Tondoteottotote on September 12th, 2009 | 5 answers | in Trademark law (General)

Can I trademark my website slogan if it has the word "Twitter" in it?
by JamesFTG on September 5th, 2009 | one answer | in Trademark law (General)

I'm working on an iPhone game that I want to name X. X is not already registered as a Trademark. However, there's a free Flash game online that uses this name. The free game doesnt use the "tm" symbol. Can I still use the name for my game? Can I use "tm"?
by Anonymous on August 29th, 2009 | 2 answers | in Trademark law (General)

Under German law, is there a common law right to a trademark for a product that is not sold, but given away for free (i.e. open source software)?
by merry1 in a Texican COAT on August 15th, 2009 | one answer | in Trademark law (General)

Under UK law, is it possible to own a trademark on a product that is not sold, but given away for free (i.e. open source software)?
by merry1 in a Texican COAT on August 15th, 2009 | no answers | in Trademark law (General)

Can I name my business a name that is a portion of another companies tag line or is it protected under trademark law? Examples: Bissels tag is Life's Messy, Clean it up! could I name my company "Clean it up"
by Anonymous on July 14th, 2009 | one answer | in Trademark law (General)

I am studying Trademark Law and wondered what the easiest way to register a name in different jurisdictions say, NZ, Australia, EU and US? Is this possible under one protocol or does it need doing one country at a time?
by CuriousCat on July 10th, 2009 | one answer | in Trademark law (General)

Recently applied for trademark and received a refusal on 'likelihood of confusion'. I've used my mark for four years prior to the other marks first use, but their mark is past the five year contestable point. What's my best course of action?
by Sage on June 1st, 2009 | one answer | in Trademark law (General)

If a competitor trademarked a very similar catch phrase, but my company was using it first, what recourse do I have? thank you
by Anonymous on May 4th, 2009 | 2 answers | in Trademark law (General)

I am hoping to get some custom balloons with the phrase "I (lion's paw) Penn State" on them solely for my own use. They will be bought with the money I will make at my new summer gig. Are there any copyright or trademark laws I would have to abide by?
by jeopfan71085 on April 30th, 2009 | no answers | in Trademark law (General)

Do you believe Octomom should be allowed to get a registered trademark for the reference "Octomom"?
by Lucky on April 20th, 2009 | 7 answers | in Trademark law (General)

Follow up question: Would it be Okay to sell the toy box, give the decal to the party and have them apply it themself? Or would I just be better off giving them the information as to wear to purchase the decal?
by mark-o on March 18th, 2009 | no answers | in Trademark law (General)

Can I purchase a decal and apply it to an item and than sell that item? (i.e. sports loga on a toy box)
by mark-o on March 18th, 2009 | 2 answers | in Trademark law (General)

Would it be legal to change the color of a trademarked image and put it on a sports jersey?
by Anonymous on February 25th, 2009 | 3 answers | in Trademark law (General)

Am I voilating and trademark laws by using Energizer in my company name selling racing and auto parts?
by Anonymous on February 15th, 2009 | one answer | in Trademark law (General)

I live in Northern CA and see stickers, shirts, etc with NOR CAL on it. Is this trademarked? Can it be trade marked. I have a similar idea. Also some have spaces, symbols, etc between NOR and CAL. Are these grouped under one trademark or different.
by eastwest523 on January 13th, 2009 | 2 answers | in Trademark law (General)