Re: Business names and trademark conflicts

Subject: Re: Re: Business names and trademark conflicts

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: : I am trying to select a name for a business and I have a question concerning trademark conflicts. I am considering naming my business 'XYZ Greenhouse and supply' (fictitious). It would sell plants and greenhouse supply. I have searched and have found no businesses with this name or even close. However, I did find another greenhouse business with an unrelated name that has a trademarked plant that is named the same as the first word in my business name. I will call it 'XYZ' flower. The trademark only applies to a specific plant variety. Would this be trademark infringement? Should I just find another name? Thanks : Dear John, : Wouldn't it be easier to consult an Intellectual Property Lawyer you could trust. Screw up now it would be painful when the law catches up with you. That is where ELAINE's Workshop® : E arly L egal A dvice I s N ot E xpensive™ come from. We start with a Reality Check® to keep it simple. : M. Arthur Auslander : Auslander & Thomas-Intellectual Property Law Since 1909 : 505 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10018 : 212-594-6900, fax 212-244-0028, aus@auslander.com : ELAINE's Workshop® : E arly L egal A dvice I s N ot E xpensive™ : Reality Check®

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