Legal Question in Intellectual Property in Massachusetts

Boston Partners vs. Boston Ventures

Can a business with the name Boston Partners prevent me from getting a trademark on the name Boston Ventures?


Asked on 8/09/07, 10:57 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Gregory Lee Gregory P. Lee, Attorney at Law

Re: Boston Partners vs. Boston Ventures

Probably not. You get a trademark by using the name, and then you register it. Where part of the name is a "generic" (the name of the location), you can use it. However, I would be surprised if "Boston Partners" hasn't been taken by now by another business. You should research this.

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Answered on 8/12/07, 8:25 am


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