Legal Question in Business Law in Florida

I would like to register my local business as "XYZ Coffee Company". Another company in Portland has a national trademark on "XYZ Coffee Portland, Oregon". Can I still register my business name in Florida, or is it too similar?


Asked on 9/03/09, 12:40 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Alan Wagner Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.

Too similar.

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Answered on 9/03/09, 8:59 am
Sarah Grosse Sarah Grosse, Esquire

The answer to your question cannot be given in the abstract, without research and investigation. The issue is not about registering a similar business name but about conducting business (selling goods/services) using a similar trademark.

You need to hire an attorney -- give an attorney 2 hours or so to get a grip on the issue and render a preliminary opinion. I suggest spending no more than $1000 to get the answer you need and a recommendation on how to proceed. Spend the money on the front end, please, so you are not royally sorry on the back end.

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Answered on 9/08/09, 8:34 pm


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