Trademarking a Name

[scriptox]

Hi,
I have a website etc, and alot of people keep trying to use my name, so to put it simply, wheres the best and cheapest place i can trademark 2 words that are used together to protect my brand? im getting sick of people duplicating my work.

Thanks

 

[gianty]

Hello,

My dad had the same problem with his offline business (transportation services). We went to trademarkdirect dot co dot uk. They covered us for UK and EU trademark with a decent price. Dunno if that is useful for you?

 

[birdy23]

Hi, just curious. Would it be trademark infringement if I have the same domain (for example) with Pepsi or Cola but I run a total different business nature as theirs. Would that still be infringement?

 

[GreenGoblin]

Hi, just curious. Would it be trademark infringement if I have the same domain (for example) with Pepsi or Cola but I run a total different business nature as theirs. Would that still be infringement?

you would still have to prove that your business is 3000% different then pepsi or cola, and it would be hard really hard.

 

[scriptox]

Hello,

My dad had the same problem with his offline business (transportation services). We went to trademarkdirect dot co dot uk. They covered us for UK and EU trademark with a decent price. Dunno if that is useful for you?

What about worldwide? ive read its cheaper to do it yourself but could take alot longer?

 

[the_demon]

Honestly you should hire an attorney if you want real/maximum legal protection. Otherwise, you can use a service like Legal Zoom to help you along.

 

[JFoulds]

you would still have to prove that your business is 3000% different then pepsi or cola, and it would be hard really hard.

I'm glad to see someone on BHW who actually knows what they're talking about.
I've seen maybe 20/30 posts in the last few days where people seem to think that if you have a trademark in your website name you'll be 'instantly sued'...

+Thanks and +Rep

 

[GreenGoblin]

I'm glad to see someone on BHW who actually knows what they're talking about.
I've seen maybe 20/30 posts in the last few days where people seem to think that if you have a trademark in your website name you'll be 'instantly sued'...

+Thanks and +Rep

your welcome, My GF is a attorney I go back and fourth with her on trademarks all the time.