Legal Question in Business Law in Illinois

Is this trademark just weak, or is it downright generic?

I want to use the composite word ''BeatTeach'' as a service mark. (no space between ''Beat'' and ''Teach''.)

The word ''Beat'' is common slang describing the type of music that I will be teaching.

In this context, is the service mark ''BeatTeach'' just weak, or is it generic?

I read NOLO's Trademark book, so I understand the legal implications of weak and generic marks. I just am a bit fuzzy on which type of mark a word like ''BeatTeach'' would qualify as in this context.

Thanks, any help is much appreciated.


Asked on 6/03/07, 4:12 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Noelle Ansley Noelle Ansley

Re: Is this trademark just weak, or is it downright generic?

I don't think it's generic, but I don't work for the PTO reviewing applications. You won't find out for sure until you submit it for registration.

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Answered on 6/03/07, 12:02 pm


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