Can Trademarks be jointly owned?
In the U.S. joint ownership of a trademark is legal. If no agreement exists, then the law presumes that each owner is entitled to an equal and undivided share. If necessary, an action for an accounting with respect to a trademark can be brought under state law.
Can you change the owner of a trademark?
To change the owner of a federal trademark registration or application, a trademark assignment should be signed and recorded with the USPTO. A trademark assignment is a document signed by the original owner (“assignor”) that transfers ownership of the trademark to a new owner (“assignee”).
Can two companies register the same trademark?
You can use as many business/trading names as you like, but you should avoid using one that is the same as the registered name of a company in the same industry.
Can co-owners of a copyright sue each other over copyright infringement?
By holding that licenses can only be issued prospectively, the court drew a line between a co-owners right to sue for past and future infringements. A copyright co-owner can unilaterally issue a non-exclusive license which prevents a co-owner from suing the licensee for any future use.
Can multiple people trademark a name?
Registering a trademark gives a business protection for its use in the U.S. This means that other parties are not allowed to use a business’s trademarks when they are conducting business. It is still possible for two different businesses to have similar names are marks.
Can you trademark a name without an LLC?
To register a trademark, you’ll need to file an application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. If you have already incorporated or formed an LLC for your business, you should register your trademark under the umbrella of the corporation or LLC.
Does a trademark assignment need to be signed by both parties?
By law, a trademark owner may transfer or sell his or her property rights to another through a legal document referred to as an assignment. To be valid, the assignment must be signed by both parties.
How do I remove my name from a trademark?
If personally identifying information, such as your name or address, has been disclosed in the public record for an application or registration that you’re not involved with, please email an informal request to [email protected] to have it removed from the record.