You want to secure and protect your business name. You formed your LLC or registered a DBA, so you're all set, right? WRONG! Get the FREE Brandish DIY Trademark Guide at bit.ly/introtoTM
Holy poop.....if you did a video on how to legally start a dropshipping store (general or one product) the process of setting up a shopify AND how to do the taxes ...that video would go viral. Id just leave it on play. This channel is a gold mine.
I just found out that there is a business in another country that has almost the exact same name as me (they added “Company” at the end which is the only difference). We are both online retailers and I believe they ship their products to the U.S. Is this something that I should be worried about if they are not located here?
Hi Aiden! Thank you so much for this channel! You are such a huge blessing. My questions: Because one word is trademarked, does that mean that we can't use the word in a longer phrase? WORK ETHIC is trademarked for shirts. Does that mean we can't use the phrase PUT IN THE WORK ETHIC on a shirt? The word UNICORN is trademarked for clothing. Does that mean we are not allowed to use BE A UNICORN IN A FIELD OF HORSES on a shirt? Also, is it true that we can't use the trademarked word in descriptions and hashtags even though it's not on the product we are selling?
If the logo is made of letters, like a circle with the LLC name inside it arranged in some way to look like a design and some other company has already registered their logo with almost similar or exact same design look but with different name/letters or using lines and circles, will that be considered as trademark infringement?
Can you explain how it would work if you had 180 law co (legal services) vs 180 law (Land And Wagons - non legal services)? Is that still too close to confusingly similar?
It is my understanding that if my business name is Divine Path LLC and I’m a Terrell card reader, who does energy readings and magic and hypnotherapy, but another business is doing Divine Path LLC but they are a real estate company, those are two different categories and they have a right to have Divine Path and so do I I was a trademark because we’re not in competition with each other but if there was a Divine Path, that did Rikki, That would be too similar because they maybe offer counseling services as well, and I would have a right to season desist them from operating. I would have no legal ground to tell the real estate company to stop using that name because they’re doing real estate and not energy services
Can you explain what first use is in trademark and service mark? Will state registration help me argue first use as well as publishing my logo on clothing or a design website? How much are search fees using an attorney?
@@TraciMoon You should register at the state level first. Especially if you don't have money to defend the mark on a national or international basis. The UA-cam lawyers want you to spend money you DON'T have. I can say that as a former lawyer. You get automatic protection from the federal court system once you start using it in business. The state is cheaper and easier to file. It will also start to create an official record until you are ready to file for federal.
@@waynecmontgomery my business name Divine Path LLC is not as important as my actual name Traci Moon. I filed my logo under Divine Path LLC. What happens if I dissolve the Divine Path LLC and trademarked Traci Moon instead do I lose my trademark logo or can I transfer it to my new LLC? is it important to Constantly display Divine Path LLC on my website and my social media platforms
@@TraciMoon You do NOT lose the trademark if you dissolve. You can contact the USPTO and have it reassigned to the new organization. There may be some new fees for this by the USPTO. This is why I recommend starting off at the state level before you move up to the feds. It's expensive and if you can't defend the trademark in court meaning pay a lawyer it's NO good to you. Most people do NOT have attorney fees for court battles. It's much easier to defend that claim in a small claims court or a state superior court than in a federal court. Don't let the lawyers trick you.
@@waynecmontgomery Oh that’s good news thank you. Do you think that even though I don’t have my LLC as Traci Moon I should go ahead and register Traci Moon X especially on the state level or does it have to be an LLC or do I register both or will it be confusing Which Mark I do business hours. I was contemplating dissolving the LLC and making it Traci Moon, Traci Moon LLC but I’ve done so much to build this business up and I’m pretty successful as Divine Path LLC so I guess I could register it I just don’t know which one I’m a little confused.
Hello I'm a designer, I had a client who wants to trademarks both the logo icon and the typeface of the logo name which is a free font for commercial use. Can she trademark the typeface of the logo name?
It is my understanding that it doesn’t matter which type face that you use or which color it’s the actual name that needs to be trademarked. You can use any color or font.
Hello and thanks for the informative video! Unfortunately I was the dumb guy who never thought to trademark my restaurants name, which is "Shah's Kabob & Gyro", located in Colorado. I started as a food truck six years ago and eventually transitioned into a brick and mortar. Well the other day I was sent a letter from a law firm representing another restaurant with multiple locations on the east coast with the word "Shah's" in their business name. Apparently they had filed for a trade mark on the word "Shah" three days before we launched our food truck for business. Although we had created an llc and bought equipment almost a year before he submitted for a trademark, would that still not count as us being in business? I hope this make sense. My second question is, If I have to change the name, do you think "Shahz" would fly, basically replacing the "s" with a "z". Or do you believe that is too similar and he could go after me for that as well? I hope this all makes sense and I apologize for writing a book. Thank you so much!
Hey thanks for the video! I have a quick question. I formed an LLC for a business that I am starting, and submitted a DBA application (LLC name does not match the brand name I will use). If I want to apply for a standard character mark, do I just make the owner the LLC name, or do I need to wait for the DBA approval? I hope this question makes sense. Thank you for any help.
You get immediate DBA approval if you pay for it. Unfortunately in Colorado they had a special going for a dollar you could sign up for a doing business as name so I bought eight of them. The thing is that it’s an automatic $20 a year renewal on each name if you cancel ahead of time it’s a $10 cancellation fee per name just so you know.
Hi Aiden, I’m currently forming my LLC to manage my properties. I’m so glad I came across your channel. I didn’t know much about trademark registration prior to watching this video. You got yourself a new subscriber. You’re right, 16 would be too young. You’re sexy at 36 by the way ;)
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You want to secure and protect your business name. You formed your LLC or registered a DBA, so you're all set, right? WRONG!
Get the FREE Brandish DIY Trademark Guide at bit.ly/introtoTM
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Perfect
Holy poop.....if you did a video on how to legally start a dropshipping store (general or one product) the process of setting up a shopify AND how to do the taxes ...that video would go viral. Id just leave it on play. This channel is a gold mine.
Love your very helpful videos!😊
I Did Learn a thing or two thank you ❤
Very helpful thanks
can someone living outside the United States applied to the USTPO for a trade mark?
Well explained info. I am taking agency business nationwide. I will be in contact soon.
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Interesting.
I did my standard character for my business name. My question: Is it okay to have the - inc at the end of business name on website.
IF MY LLC AND BUSINESS NAME ARE SAME, DO I NEED TO REGISTER BOTH WITH THE SECRETORY OF STATE
I just found out that there is a business in another country that has almost the exact same name as me (they added “Company” at the end which is the only difference). We are both online retailers and I believe they ship their products to the U.S. Is this something that I should be worried about if they are not located here?
Hi Aiden! Thank you so much for this channel! You are such a huge blessing. My questions: Because one word is trademarked, does that mean that we can't use the word in a longer phrase? WORK ETHIC is trademarked for shirts. Does that mean we can't use the phrase PUT IN THE WORK ETHIC on a shirt? The word UNICORN is trademarked for clothing. Does that mean we are not allowed to use BE A UNICORN IN A FIELD OF HORSES on a shirt? Also, is it true that we can't use the trademarked word in descriptions and hashtags even though it's not on the product we are selling?
Can you actually trade mark a hashtag?
If the logo is made of letters, like a circle with the LLC name inside it arranged in some way to look like a design and some other company has already registered their logo with almost similar or exact same design look but with different name/letters or using lines and circles, will that be considered as trademark infringement?
Hi. I would like to hire you to trademark my business name.
Just do it
How?
Can you explain how it would work if you had 180 law co (legal services) vs 180 law (Land And Wagons - non legal services)? Is that still too close to confusingly similar?
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It is my understanding that if my business name is Divine Path LLC and I’m a Terrell card reader, who does energy readings and magic and hypnotherapy, but another business is doing Divine Path LLC but they are a real estate company, those are two different categories and they have a right to have Divine Path and so do I I was a trademark because we’re not in competition with each other but if there was a Divine Path, that did Rikki, That would be too similar because they maybe offer counseling services as well, and I would have a right to season desist them from operating.
I would have no legal ground to tell the real estate company to stop using that name because they’re doing real estate and not energy services
Can you explain what first use is in trademark and service mark? Will state registration help me argue first use as well as publishing my logo on clothing or a design website? How much are search fees using an attorney?
I’ve called around asking the same question about how much it cost to do a thorough search and it’s about $1400
@@TraciMoon You should register at the state level first. Especially if you don't have money to defend the mark on a national or international basis. The UA-cam lawyers want you to spend money you DON'T have. I can say that as a former lawyer. You get automatic protection from the federal court system once you start using it in business. The state is cheaper and easier to file. It will also start to create an official record until you are ready to file for federal.
@@waynecmontgomery my business name Divine Path LLC is not as important as my actual name Traci Moon. I filed my logo under Divine Path LLC. What happens if I dissolve the Divine Path LLC and trademarked Traci Moon instead do I lose my trademark logo or can I transfer it to my new LLC? is it important to Constantly display Divine Path LLC on my website and my social media platforms
@@TraciMoon You do NOT lose the trademark if you dissolve. You can contact the USPTO and have it reassigned to the new organization. There may be some new fees for this by the USPTO. This is why I recommend starting off at the state level before you move up to the feds. It's expensive and if you can't defend the trademark in court meaning pay a lawyer it's NO good to you. Most people do NOT have attorney fees for court battles. It's much easier to defend that claim in a small claims court or a state superior court than in a federal court. Don't let the lawyers trick you.
@@waynecmontgomery Oh that’s good news thank you. Do you think that even though I don’t have my LLC as Traci Moon I should go ahead and register Traci Moon X especially on the state level or does it have to be an LLC or do I register both or will it be confusing Which Mark I do business hours. I was contemplating dissolving the LLC and making it Traci Moon, Traci Moon LLC but I’ve done so much to build this business up and I’m pretty successful as Divine Path LLC so I guess I could register it I just don’t know which one I’m a little confused.
Hello I'm a designer, I had a client who wants to trademarks both the logo icon and the typeface of the logo name which is a free font for commercial use. Can she trademark the typeface of the logo name?
It is my understanding that it doesn’t matter which type face that you use or which color it’s the actual name that needs to be trademarked. You can use any color or font.
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Hello and thanks for the informative video! Unfortunately I was the dumb guy who never thought to trademark my restaurants name, which is "Shah's Kabob & Gyro", located in Colorado. I started as a food truck six years ago and eventually transitioned into a brick and mortar. Well the other day I was sent a letter from a law firm representing another restaurant with multiple locations on the east coast with the word "Shah's" in their business name. Apparently they had filed for a trade mark on the word "Shah" three days before we launched our food truck for business. Although we had created an llc and bought equipment almost a year before he submitted for a trademark, would that still not count as us being in business? I hope this make sense. My second question is, If I have to change the name, do you think "Shahz" would fly, basically replacing the "s" with a "z". Or do you believe that is too similar and he could go after me for that as well? I hope this all makes sense and I apologize for writing a book. Thank you so much!
Hey thanks for the video! I have a quick question. I formed an LLC for a business that I am starting, and submitted a DBA application (LLC name does not match the brand name I will use).
If I want to apply for a standard character mark, do I just make the owner the LLC name, or do I need to wait for the DBA approval?
I hope this question makes sense. Thank you for any help.
You get immediate DBA approval if you pay for it. Unfortunately in Colorado they had a special going for a dollar you could sign up for a doing business as name so I bought eight of them. The thing is that it’s an automatic $20 a year renewal on each name if you cancel ahead of time it’s a $10 cancellation fee per name just so you know.
Not sure if Aiden is married but I would totally marry her if she was 20 years younger. Love her personality ❤️
Sir, if I was 20 years younger I would be 16 😑
Hi Aiden, I’m currently forming my LLC to manage my properties. I’m so glad I came across your channel. I didn’t know much about trademark registration prior to watching this video. You got yourself a new subscriber. You’re right, 16 would be too young. You’re sexy at 36 by the way ;)
@@allupinyobiz 😂
I’m some culture you still can be a wife lol @@allupinyobiz
20 years? This isn't a compliment. Rather sounds like an insult. She doesn't look more than 30!
A lot of people still make massive profits from the
crypto market. all you really need is relevant
information and some professional advice. it's totally
inappropriate for investors to hang on while suffering
from dips during significant market falls.
The market is profitable. But it depends on how
you go about it.
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