Using a famous name in your product?

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    Davey Crocket, Jan 13, 2007 IP
  2. Icheb

    Icheb Peon

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    If you don't use the name anywhere else other than the title, it's going to be hard to prove that you mean a certain "John Reese". For all I know you could mean the neighbor's cat "John Reese".
    Obviously that's pretty pointless, so if you write about a certain guy he might not be willing to be associated with you or your book.
     
    Icheb, Jan 13, 2007 IP
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    marketjunction Well-Known Member

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    It never hurts to ask first.

    But, if the nature of your book is positive for the business named, and you're not hurting their business, only a fool would get mad.

    Example: How to make a fortune on Ebay

    Ebay loves this stuff--as long as it doesn't talk about how to go around any system or anything they have in place.
     
    marketjunction, Jan 13, 2007 IP
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    If you do not copy him, That's fine but if that name is very famous and popular in International Market or in webworld, then, you will be violating Trademark. Be careful:)
     
    chamatkaribaba, Jan 15, 2007 IP
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    marketjunction Well-Known Member

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    Fame has nothing to do with violating a trademark. You could be a nobody and still have your trademark violated.
     
    marketjunction, Jan 15, 2007 IP
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    This has nothing to do with violating a trademark. How many people do you know who have their name registered as a trademark?
    It has more to do with violating the rights of the individual.
     
    Icheb, Jan 15, 2007 IP
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    marketjunction Well-Known Member

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    Go do a trademark search for Anthony Robbins (the OP's example). ;)
     
    marketjunction, Jan 17, 2007 IP
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    Davey Crocket Well-Known Member

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    What do you mean by a trademark search?

    Are you suggesting I search for "Anthony robbins Trademark" ?
     
    Davey Crocket, Jan 17, 2007 IP
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    if you are offering totally different product that might work but again really do not suggest with the trademarks .. can bring you a lot of grief
     
    soccerfriend, Jan 18, 2007 IP
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    Go to USPTO.GOV, click on trademarks and then search.

    Enter the name you want to search for and see what comes up. The search is not a full search, but it should give you a good idea right off.
     
    marketjunction, Jan 19, 2007 IP