Trademark Eligibility Explained

Hello Sean, in the US, generic terms like "internet" cannot be trademarked under the United States Patent and Trademark Office's regulations. They are considered too broad and are generally used in everyday language.

Hello Sean, similar to "internet," the terms "social media" and "social platform" are generally considered too broad for trademark protection in the US. They are common terms widely used in everyday language.

Hello Sean, the term "WiFi" is indeed a trademark. It belongs to the WiFi Alliance, a non-profit organization that promotes WiFi technology and certifies WiFi products. They hold the rights to the WiFi trademark.

Hello Sean, I understand your frustration. However, the aim of trademark laws is to avoid confusion in the marketplace. There are still many unique phrases and words you could consider for trademark. May I assist you with anything else?

Hello Sean, the term "modem" is not trademarked in the US. It is a common term used to describe a type of technology and is not associated with any particular company or organization.

Hello Sean, those are typically referred to as "signal strength indicators". To my knowledge, they aren't trademarked as they are universal symbols used across various devices and platforms. However, specific designs or unique interpretations could potentially be subject to copyright.

Hello Sean, the term "Gummy Bears" is indeed trademarked. It belongs to the Haribo company, a German confectionery company known for creating the original gummy bear candy. Therefore, the term cannot be used for similar products without their permission in the US.

Hello Sean, the term "chocolate" is not trademarked in the US. This term is generic and commonly used to describe a type of food product. Therefore, it can't be associated with a specific company or organization for trademark purposes.

Hello Sean, the term "lemonade" is not trademarked in the US. It is a generic term used to describe a type of beverage, and thus it can't be associated with a specific company or organization for trademark purposes.

Hello Sean, the terms "data" and "service" in relation to phone connection are not trademarked in the US. Like "internet" and "modem," they are common terms widely used in everyday language and cannot be associated with a specific company or organization for trademark purposes.

Hello Sean, the term "browser" is not trademarked in the US. It is a generic term widely used to refer to a software application for accessing information on the World Wide Web. It can't be associated with a specific company or organization for trademark purposes.

Hello Sean, the term "World Wide Web" is not trademarked in the US. It is a widely used term to refer to the interconnected system of documents and other resources, linked by hyperlinks and URLs. It cannot be associated with a specific company or organization for trademark purposes.

Hello Sean, the term "Internet Connection" is not trademarked in the United States. It is a commonly used term to describe the method by which devices connect to the internet and cannot be associated with a specific company or organization for trademark purposes.

Hello Sean, the term "battery" is not trademarked in the US. It's a generic term used to describe a type of power source and is not associated with any specific company or organization for trademark purposes.

Hello Sean, the term "trademark" itself is not trademarked in the US. It's a generic term used in the field of intellectual property law and cannot be associated with a particular company or organization for trademark purposes.