Written by Jan Buza
Co-founder of Trama
If your company name is already trademarked by a different company, there is a chance you can still use it. In case the company name is trademarked in a completely different business area, you can still proceed with the trademark registration without any considerable risks.
For example, a clothing company called "ABCD originals" would not pose a threat to your application for "ABCD originals" in a home development business. As the fields of operation are not related, the owner of "ABCD originals" would not have legal grounds to oppose your application, even though the businesses have the same name.
However, if both "ABCD originals" are clothing businesses, the owner of the original trademark would have a priority right. For this reason, it is unlikely you would be able to trademark such a name.
Do I need to run my business in the selected country to register a trademark there?
Can I register a trademark in countries where my business is not active yet?
Which option is most suited for my online business - word or logo trademark?
Does having a specific font matter when registering a word mark?
If I own a trademark in one country, doesn't it make it easier to get in in other countries?
What is the difference between my company name and a brand name?
What are the advantages of registering a trademark under our business name?
Do I need a pending trademark application to file through the Madrid System?
I would like to register a trademark under my LTD name, and not as a person, is it possible?
Will a change of font have an impact on word mark registration?
What serves as evidence of commercial activity in the US prior to trademark application?
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