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[Mark Gregory]

Hi,

I've applied for a trademark:

"XWidget"

There is a company doing the same services but with just as the name:

"Widget"

My services are more niche, and in their application they go over a broad spectra of services.

The guys doing the trademark services said they are confident I will be successful in getting this mark, however I assumed they'd say that just to earn more...

Has anyone experienced anything similar? Was your application successful?

[JSonnabend]

Mark, it's almost impossible to give any real input on the situation based on a contrive hypothetical.  Trademark law is incredibly fact bound, and so the actual facts of your situation, including the exact names, channels of trades, G&S and the like are critical to assessing the situation.

That said, based on your (very) limited fact pattern, I'd say your "guys doing the trademark" are likely out to lunch.

- Jeff