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It's because trademark is considerably more limited that most people believe. You trademark is limited to specific markets you operate in, both type of market
by rhino369 12y ago
It's because trademark is considerably more limited that most people believe.
You trademark is limited to specific markets you operate in, both type of market and geographic markets.
Apple Computers is okay because apple isn't descriptive about computer. You couldn't trademark apple in regards to the fruit.
Typically, there can be a Sky TV station and a Sky car rental. However, sometimes a company can become so popular that reusing their name will actually confuse customers, and it is no longer allowed.
For example, you would probably have a hard time using Apple now, even in an unrelated field.
- ghshephard 12y ago1224 Live hits for the exact word "Apple" at http://tmsearch.uspto.gov/ http://tmsearch.uspto.gov/
- rhino369 12y agoThat sort of actual confusion analysis in the US is done at the court level. Just because you can get it past USPTO doesn't mean Apple won't be able to get you to stop.
- notatoad 12y agoTrademark is supposed to be as limited as you say, but if that were actually the case then Sky and Skype wouldn't be colliding.
- kuschku 12y agoSkype was trying to register the trademark Skype® in: Communication, Mobile, TV (emphasis mine). Of course that will collide.