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How do you know what is trademarked and what isn't

Discussion in 'General Business' started by Sacredhoops, Aug 29, 2006.

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    How do you know what is trademarked and what isn't? I mean if you see a website that has a certain name, can you take same name and add something to it, and call it yours? How do you know about trademarking?

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    Sacredhoops, Aug 29, 2006 IP
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    jhmattern Illustrious Member

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    Things don't have to be federally trademarked to have protections. Certain protections exist from state business name registrations, etc. as well, and there's a first use issue, the area where it's being used, what the scope of the use is, etc. Best to hire an attorney if you want a thorough search done. You can do a pretty general search just for federally registered trademarks though. Check out www.uspto.gov for information.

    Jenn
     
    jhmattern, Aug 29, 2006 IP