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Did Ask word is a Trademark?

Discussion in 'Legal Issues' started by lapidus, Jun 7, 2015.

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    We know that word :Ask is a common word and i think can't be trademark.

    But i see that ask dot com have R letter in circle near logo. Did this mean that logo is protected like a trademark or for word ASK globally?

    Sincerely
     
    lapidus, Jun 7, 2015 IP
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    browntwn Illustrious Member

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    • Common words can certainly be trademarks, just not for their common usage. Example is that Apple is a trademark for a computer/phone/music company but not for fruit.
    • Ask.com is not the same as ask. The full name could be trademarked, as well as the image logo.
    • Read more on basic trademark law here: http://www.uspto.gov/trademarks-getting-started/trademark-basics
     
    browntwn, Jun 7, 2015 IP