Trademark FAQs - related questions & answers

Question: What is a specimen?

Answer:
A specimen is a real-world example of how the mark or logo is actually used on the goods or in the offer of services. Labels, tags, or containers for the goods are considered to be acceptable specimens of use for a trademark.

Question: Is a business name the same as a trademark?

Answer:
No. A business name, as distinguished from a trademark, is used in connection with a legal or tax entity. A trademark, on the other hand is used in connection with a product or service.

Question: Can a business trademark a domain name for future use?

Answer:
It is possible to gain ownership of a trademark by filing an "intent-to-use" (ITU) trademark application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) before actually starting to use the domain name.
 

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