QUESTION
Do I need to change my business name if another business in the same field just had one word in the name trademarked? Can I add to the name I use?
Asked on Jan 22nd, 2022 on Intellectual Property - New York
More details to this question:
I own a floral studio in NY. Another floral designer just had a word from the name trademarked. I am wondering if I can still use the word, and would add more words to it, or do I need to change my business name completely.
1 ANSWER
It all depends on the time of use of your name, the trademark of the other studio, and your potential intent to have your business name trademarked. Here is a link to an article that may give more answers:
https://gamlawoffice.com/what-can-we-do-when-there-are-two-similar-trademarks/
Answered on Jan 28th, 2022 at 8:16 AM