Legal Question in Intellectual Property in California

Can I put the following words on a t-shirt (for sale) without permission or licensing. Not using their font or logo. Just these words (this is an example sentence but not the actual sentence): I like FACEBOOK the best! Thank you!


Asked on 10/03/10, 9:35 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

You should consider these words if you plan pursuing this endeavor:

"I like getting sued by FACEBOOK the best!"

Word Mark FACEBOOK

Goods and Services IC 025. US 022 039. G & S: Clothing for men women, and children, namely, shirts, t-shirts, jackets, tops, sweat shirts, headwear, hats, caps. FIRST USE: 20060200. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 20060200

Standard Characters Claimed

Mark Drawing Code (4) STANDARD CHARACTER MARK

Serial Number 78981126

Filing Date August 29, 2006

Current Filing Basis 1A

Original Filing Basis 1B

Published for Opposition February 13, 2007

Registration Number 3659516

Registration Date July 21, 2009

Owner (REGISTRANT) Facebook, Inc. CORPORATION DELAWARE 1601 South California Avenue Palo Alto CALIFORNIA 94304

Attorney of Record Anne H. Peck

Prior Registrations 3041791;3122052

Type of Mark TRADEMARK

Register PRINCIPAL

Live/Dead Indicator LIVE

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Answered on 10/09/10, 9:02 am


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