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Can I use a trademarked name as a username?
In order to register your username, it must be distinct and original enough to identify only one organization or individual’s products. If you are able to secure a trademark for a username, the trademark will prevent other parties from impersonating you and misleading your consumers.
Can you use a copyrighted business name?
The U.S. Copyright Office specifically notes that names are not protected by copyright, including business and organization names, as well as personal names. Regardless of how creative your organization’s name may be, it cannot be copyrighted.
Can I use another company’s name in my name?
Using the same name as another business will typically not be acceptable when: You sell different products or services but operate within the same industry as another company. The name is in use by a major national brand, regardless of industry. The other business registered for trademarks before you did.
Should I trademark my social media name?
Look around the web, and you’ll find everyone from supermarkets to manufacturers successfully implementing social media strategies. With that said, it’s imperative for companies to immediately claim brand trademarks on social media, regardless of whether or not they have immediate plans to utilize the platforms.
How can I check if a name is trademarked?
You can search for federally registered trademarks by using the free trademark database on the USPTO’s website. To start, go to the USPTO’s Trademark Electronic Business Center at http://www.uspto.gov/main/trademarks.htm and choose “Search.” Then follow the instructions you see on the screen.
What if someone has my business name on Instagram?
If you believe that a username infringes your trademark rights, you may want to contact the responsible person and try to resolve your issue with them directly. If you’re sure you want to report a username on Instagram that you believe infringes your trademark, you can do so by completing this form.
Are social media usernames trademarks?
Major social media sites like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram all have their own unique policies on handling trademarks as it relates to usernames. Instagram. Instagram spells out its stance as it relates to copyrights, trademarks, etc on its intellectual property help article.
Can I use my trademarked name as my Instagram username?
With this in mind, it is best for trademark owners to try and obtain their trademarked name as their username as soon any social media app is launched. Instagram differs from other social media networking sites because accounts with prolonged inactivity may be permanently removed.
Is it legal to use LinkedIn as a trademark name?
Probably not. Using ‘LinkedIn’ in a name of a product built to navigate the trademark’s website is not commentary or criticism. In fact, it would likely to be found to be a commercial use, which always requires permission from the trademark owner.
Because, first of all, just about every business coach, consultant, and social media expert will tell you that your social media handles should a). all be the same, and b). be either your business name, or your name.