The terms "trade name" and "trademark" sound similar, but it's important for business owners especially those just starting businesses to know the difference. The law makes a definite distinction between the two,trade name and a trademark, and it's important to avoid choosing a trade name that's too close to a registered trademark, as this could [...]
Trademarks are not as complex to file as patents, which makes it extra tempting to try to file for a trademark on your own. But, be careful, there is actually quite a bit more to the process than meets the eye, which often makes using a trademark attorney the best option. The cost depends [...]
Who is a startup? An entity is considered as a startup if it is incorporated or registered in India and meets the followings conditions: more than five years have not lapsed from the date of its incorporation or registration; the turnover for any of the financial years, out of the aforementioned five years, has [...]
It depends upon how the word is used as a trademark. In each of the examples you gave, the common word isn't used to stand for itself but for a different thing entirely. For instance, Amazon has nothing to do with the river, and its alternate meaning - a large race of women who [...]
William Adam , the famous singer goes for the failure of acceptance trademark on Will.I.am as the rejection was on grounds of likelihood of confusion on registered trademark I. AM. which falls under the class 25; by the trademark examining attorney. 15 U.S.C, § 1052(d) :- According to the grounds of likelihood of confusion [...]
Brands’ are hugely valuable business assets that form the commercial identity of your company, product or service and will include trademarks and trade names. The value of your brands should not be underestimated: in 2012, the Coca-Cola brand was valued at around $77.8 billion, a rise of 8 per cent from their 2011 figures. [...]
