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Questions tagged [trade-name]

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"Mama" is now a trademark word. Does that mean we can't use the word any more (e.g. for Etsy products)?

Someone just registered a trademark on the word "Mama" UK00003645697 Status: Registered Mark type: Word Mark text: Mama File date: 23 May 2021 Classes: 42 What does it mean for digital sellers, on Etsy for example? Can we sell things that use the…
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Am I allowed to use the word "meta" in the name of my product or startup?

I am programming an app and want to call it "metaApp". Am I getting sued soon by Meta a.k.a. Facebook? Or is the word "meta" a commonly used word and ok? (In the case of Apple, it is also not allowed...) So can I use the word "meta" for my branding?…
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Trademarking modifications to common phrases

Let's take the common phrase "bite the bullet". If I want to trademark "bite the mullet", is there any barriers to that?
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What to do if you are sued for company name that resemble an existing company name in the UK?

I've been sued by Oracle for company name under the provisions of section 69(0) of the Companies Act 2006 (the Act) in The Company Names tribunal in the UK. My company name is JAVASCRIPT CONSULTING LTD. Tribunal decision:…
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Can I use the term "tweets" for posts at my own site?

Can I use the term "tweets" for posts at my own site? And if I put the word "tweet" in quotes?
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Does single trademark registration automatically protect trademark owner against similar name variations

Does USA and EU trademark registration automatically protect the trademark owner against similar name variations in same category i.e I could enforce my trademark if someone else use similar name variations of my trademark and also not able to…
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Is an edited version of a trademark covered through the original trademark in the UK?

Is a shortened or edited version of a trademark covered by the initial trademark. Take the following for example: If someone were to use this name or logo while removing the 'studio', would this be in violation of the trademark? I ask this in…
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Difference of Tradename and Trademark

Can a company claim first use for the term "Coffee2Go" if they have been operating commerce with a name such as "Coffee2Go Bardstown" and only using this phrase made up of two words, and not just "Coffee2Go"? And is Bardstown purely descriptive if…
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Can a registered user of a word mark which was registered as whole, break the word into parts and use it in the products sold?

As the question says if a user of a particular wordmark breaks his word into 2 and uses it on goods sold(tm is engraved on goods) then can he seek protection in case of potential infringement.
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Can DBAs contain names that's not my name?

For example, let's say the legal name is Bob Ballad. Can a DBA be registered named Tom's Video Editing? And can a website be created named tomsvideoediting.com with the "About" page showcasing "Tom Thomas", implying that Tom Thomas is the owner of…
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What counts as word mark (or trade mark) violation?

I'm trying to create my own website, and on the landing page, I'm planning to have the words: Your Content Matters. Whether it be blog posts, how-tos, buying guides, or more, I’m always here to make it happen. But the phrase Your Content Matters…
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Writing an open source clone of commercial software - colloquial naming?

Suppose there is a very expensive commercial software program. For example, we'll call it Zyzzy's Super Expensive Software. Assume the Zyzzy Software Corporation has a trademark on its logo, but no explicit trademark on Zyzzy's Super Expensive…
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Having Stylised Lower and Upper Case in a TM Name - does it matter?

Am currently looking to register a music artist name as a Trade mark. For example, if I was wishing to register a name like RipTide (capital T) as opposed to Riptide (lower case t) ...on the application, is it important that I use my preferred…
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Can choosing a username with corporate terms be a violation of the law?

I recently answered this excellent question on the Software Recommendations SE: Method/Software to rename multiple files in ascending numerical order regardless of file type? I just noticed the username of the person who posted the question:…
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What should I add behind the Trade Name for my Sole Proprietorship?

I am registered as a Sole Proprietorship in India to do business. I have provided a Trade Name eg. ABC So I have 2 questions: In my Terms of Service and any other legal document can I use the Trade Name eg. "These terms are between you and…
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