Can someone use my trademark name?
Can someone use my trademark name?
If someone else has already registered your trademark, you’ll be unable to register the mark. However, trademark protection is not absolute. If you can show that you used the trademark prior to the registration of the other trademark, you may still own the mark. You can’t simply notify the trademark office, though.
What do you do if someone is using your brand name?
To stop another person or business from infringing your trademark, you need to.
- Collect information, which shows the other party has used your business name.
- Send a carefully worded Cease and Desist letter to other party to open communication and bring about an amicable settlement without the need for legal action.
Can 2 brands have the same name?
Yes, you can have a company with exactly the same name. But, only if your business is not in the same “class” of business as the other company(s). Looking at a trademark search for “Virgin” (Trademark search at USPTO) there are 829 current and past trademarks that use this word.
What if someone uses your logo?
If the person or entity receives your letter and continues to use your trademark, it’s time to file a lawsuit. The suit will get filed in federal court if it spans more than one state. If the infringement is local, it may get filed in a state court.
What happens if someone steals my logo?
Legal penalties for logo theft can include: Jail or prison sentences. Confiscation of unauthorized products or materials. Cease and desist injunctions.
How to come up with a brand name?
With this in mind, you can start brainstorming brand name ideas. Start with some simple word association games. Write down, say or shout as many words associated with your brand as possible. You want ideally to have dozens, or even hundreds, of contenders.
What do the TM and ® symbols next to the company, product?
The (TM) symbol is for all other trademarks that are not registered, they must not be associated with the R-symbol. Doing so can evoke penalties from the USPTO if you eventually try to register your trademark, or if you try to defend against potential infringers.
Can a trademark be capitalized instead of a TM?
You can also distinguish a trademark by italicizing or capitalizing it instead of using the TM symbol. On the other hand, if you use a trademark in a commercial context, such as in a product manual or advertisement, you should place the TM symbol next to the trademark. Still, you only need to do this if the trademark is federally registered.
How to choose the best toiletry brand name?
Ideal for a toiletry brand. There are 12 main brand archetypes, including the Hero, the Innocent, and the Outlaw, to name just a few. Spend some time deciding which one fits your brand the best. Alternatively, you can take the ‘ Discover Your Brand Archetype Quiz ‘ to make the process even easier.