Baltimore Trademark Application News
Current, exciting trademark application news relevant to the greater Baltimore Area.
Understanding the Essentials of Trademark Symbols: A Quick Guide for Baltimore Businesses
Understanding the Essentials of Trademark Symbols: A Quick Guide for Baltimore Businesses
For Baltimore businesses looking to safeguard their brand identity, grasping the correct usage of trademark symbols – ™ and ® – is crucial. But as a business owner in the Baltimore metropolitan area, do you know when to use which symbol and why it’s important for your local and broader market presence?
The Registered Trademark Symbol is often referred to as the “Trademark R” or the “R Circle”. The TM is usually referred to as the “TM Symbol”. Which one should you use?
The Difference Between ™ and ® for Baltimore Businesses
The ™ symbol signifies an unregistered trademark, indicating that your Baltimore-based business is claiming rights to a particular mark for your goods or services within Maryland and beyond. It’s your initial declaration of brand ownership in the local […]
Common Law Unregistered Trademarks of Baltimore
About Common Law Unregistered Trademark Rights
Common law trademark rights are unregistered rights that are acquired by using a name or symbol with goods or services in commerce. They are not as strong as registered trademark rights, but they can still be valuable in preventing others from using similar marks.
1. Unregistered TM rights are common law rights.
2.Unregistered TM Rights are enforceable in court.
3. Prior Unregistered TM Rights are used at the Trademark Office to oppose pending trademark applications.
4. Prior Use Unregistered Trade Mark Rights are used in Cancellation Proceedings to cancel Registered TMs.
A Good Example […]
Woodberry Kitchen is Trademarked
Woodberry Kitchen is a restaurant in Baltimore’s Woodberry neighborhood, and the name Woodberry Kitchen is Trademarked. They have registered a trade mark for the name of the restaurant. The restaurant sources all of its ingredients locally. This is from the interior, the drinks, and the food. The menu includes many local favorites.
Woodberry Kitchen has been around for about 15 years. In a short time, the restaurant promotes great local food and artisan products. In fact, it is one of the best restaurants in the city and the entire Mid-Atlantic. It has won many accolades. Specifically, Spike Gjerde won the James Beard Award for “Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic.” Currently, he is the only Baltimore winner of this award.
The restaurant embodies the farm-to-table model. Specifically, Woodberry Kitchen features seasonal menus to promote this model. Additionally, it emphasis organic meats and sustainable […]
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Fails to Respond and Trademark is Abandoned
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Museum’s Trademark Abandoned.
B&O Railroad Museum is a center of American innovation, but its trademark was abandoned. B&O Museum wanted to protect its history and name. The Museum is the oldest, most comprehensive American railroad collection in the world. So, in 2014, the Museum applied for a trademark. Throughout its history, the Museum continued to receive accolades and awards. Although it has historical roots, B&O remained innovative. The trademark would protect the logo which demonstrates historical roots and futuristic innovations. The logo shows a steam engine train next to a modern train.
In trademark law, there is an important distinction between standard character marks and design marks. A design mark is used to register a stylized logo, design, element, or image. Here, the Museum was trying to protect its image, which includes a historical and […]
M&T Stadium is a Trademark
Baltimore Raven’s M&T Stadium is a Trademark
M&T Stadium is a Trademark. Interestingly, the stadium was originally known as Ravens Stadium at Camden Yards. This name echoes its neighboring stadium, “Oriole Park at Camden Yards.”
But, in 1999, PSINet acquired the naming rights. After that, the stadium was named PSINet Stadium. However, that name did not last long. The stadium quickly reverted to the name, “Ravens Stadium” in 2002. The reversion was a result of bankruptcy. Then, in 2003, M&T Bank bought the naming rights. The Bank also signed a 15-year contract with the Ravens. This contract was worth $75 million. In fact, in 2014, the naming rights deal was renewed for 10 years. The cost of the renewal was $60 million. Consequently, the renewal extends the current name through 2027.
The Stadium’s Beginnings
In 1984, the Baltimore Colts left Baltimore for Indianapolis. This lead to Baltimore […]
Baltimore’s Under Armour is a Trademark
Kevin Plank founded Under Armour on September 25, 1996. The same year, he applied for a trademark to protect the name UNDER ARMOUR. In 1999, Baltimore’s Under Amour became a Trademark. In September 2019, the trademark was successfully renewed. Plank selected the traditional British spelling “ARMOUR” rather than the typical American because he felt the distinction in spelling was more compelling.
Plank was a former University of Maryland football player. Initially, Plank began the business in his grandmother’s basement. During that time, he traveled the East Coast with the apparel. As the business grew, Plank moved to Baltimore. Eventually, he moved to the current headquarters at Tide Point.
Under Armour’s Baltimore […]
Baltimore’s National Aquarium is a Trademark
Baltimore’s National Aquarium is at the heart of the Inner Harbor. It has been providing fun and education to families since 1981. During its history, the Aquarium has built quite the reputation and name for itself. The Aquarium sought to protect with its trademark registration. So, the Baltimore National Aquarium became a registered trademark on June 17, 2014.
About the Baltimore National Aquarium’s attraction
Baltimore National Aquarium is one of the country’s leading and reputable aquariums. In fact, it has even won multiple awards. Additionally, the Aquarium is one of Baltimore’s largest tourist attractions. Accordingly, the Aquarium hosts about 1.6 million visitors a year, most of the tourist are from out-of-state. Further, the National Aquarium is an integral part of Baltimore, boasting […]
Charm’tastic Mile Trademark
The Charm’tastic Mile Trademark Registration
The Charm’tastic Mile trademark was registered on September 15, 2020, for use in the following business: Chamber of Commerce Services, namely, promoting business and tourism in a specific downtown approximately mile area of Baltimore, Maryland. The trademark registration is owned by The Charm’tastic Mile of Baltimore Inc. located at 120 N. Luzerne Avenue, First Floor, Baltimore, Maryland 21224-1147.
About The Charm’tastic Mile Trademark (Love That 1.3)
The Charm’tastic Mile represents the Ceremonial/Honorary 1.3 mile corridor that […]
Baltimore’s Druid Hill Trademark
Baltimore’s Druid Hill Park
Another icon of Baltimore is Druid Hill Park. It is not a registered trademark, but Baltimore’s Druid Hill is the first large municipal park. Not only is the park made up of 745 acres, but it is also full of early American history. The Susquehannock Indians took the land in 1652 because it had access to the spring water and was known to be an ideal site for Native Americans. Today it has many great amenities including tennis courts, disc golf course, a pool, picnic areas, and many more that allow for a fun time with friends and family. In addition, it is in close proximity to other parks and shops that allow for a fun day in Baltimore.
Baltimore’s Druid Hill Park Trademark
Druid Hill […]
Baltimore’s Little Havana Restaurant Trademark – Rights and Protection of Unregistered Trademarks
Baltimore’s Little Havana Restaurant Trademark
The striking blue facade of the Little Havana restaurant has caught the attention of Baltimore residents and tourists alike for more than 20 years. This landmark restaurant opened its doors in 1997 as a Cuban themed restaurant known for its great atmosphere, vintage decor, and waterfront view. Little Havana has since grown into a favorite spot for dinner, parties, events and catering. The continued success of this Baltimore staple piqued the curiosity of our team at BaltimoreTrademarks.com…is Little Havana registered as a trademark with the USPTO?
A recent search of the Trademark Office records show that the name, LITTLE HAVANA, is not registered for the purpose of Baltimore’s Iconic Restaurant. However, we did see that LITTLE HAVANA is registered for the purpose of beer. The Tank, LLC […]