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!
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