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    Trademarking a name that's in the public domain

    Does it make a difference if I can show that the existing mark holder is not using it, and has never used it in the classes that I want? It was registered 8 years ago.
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    Trademarking a name that's in the public domain

    The work is definitely out of copyright. Apologies, that's what I meant when I said in the public domain but I realise that wasn't entirely clear. The existing mark is essentially the name I want but with a tagline. Think "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" or "Spider-Man: Far-from-home" and the mark I...
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    Trademarking a name that's in the public domain

    Hi all Would appreciate some advice. I am launching a product/service that is titled with the name of a story/character. The original work is firmly in the public domain and there are no movie/merchandise rights assigned. Disney and the likes are 100% not involved as it's quite an obscure...
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    Setting up a home business

    I'm planning to start up a business selling from my own website online once I've turned 18 - probably as a sole trader, but possibly through a limited company. I would be storing stock (though not a lot) and managing all operations (including deliveries) from my parents house. I've done a bit...
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