Using a dead or abandoned trademark

by | Jan 31, 2022 | Trademarks

Like the good, diligent, responsible entrepreneur that you are, you’re searching the USPTO trademark database before deciding on a trademark for your business. Inevitably, you stumble upon a trademark record for the name you want to use, and the status says...

Can I Use a Dead Trademark?

by | Sep 17, 2018 | All Up In Yo' Business, Trademarks

So what’s the deal…Can I use a dead, canceled, or abandoned trademark? Like everything else in law, it depends! First things first. Conduct a search of the US Patent and Trademark Office’s database before you start the trademark application process....