Can I use letters to get a TM brand for something generic?

Discussion in 'Legal Issues' started by digip, Mar 22, 2008.

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    If a company uses "CCL.com" for a "Credit Card Loan" website, can the company register "CCL.com" ( which stands for Credit Card Loan) for a TM in the credit card loan business, or will the domain be seen as generic due to it's meaning?

    Thanks in advance,

    -Digip
     
    digip, Mar 22, 2008 IP
  2. Dave Zan

    Dave Zan Well-Known Member

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    AOL and IBM are so-called generic letters, but are also trademarks.

    Short answer to your question is yes. Longer answer is it depends on a variety
    of things.
     
    Dave Zan, Mar 22, 2008 IP
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    pretty sure you can mate
     
    starfish, Mar 22, 2008 IP
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    RectangleMan Notable Member

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    For your example...yes it's very possible to TM CCL for the usage of credit card loans. You can't however TM "Credit Card Loan" since it's too descriptive. You could do a Service Mark (graphic) as well.
     
    RectangleMan, Mar 23, 2008 IP