Posted By
JamesC
on 2014-10-31
09:28:24
|  Re: SHOULD COMMODORE MAKE A NEW PLUS 4 PC?
@Bernardo -- checking the US Trademark database at www.uspto.gov reveals:
a. "Commodore" is owned by C=HOLDINGS B.V. Last renewed June 2013, this renewal is good for 10 years (until 2023). TESS serial number 73360490. Other companies have tried to register "Commodore" for telephones or computer accessories, but these registrations were not granted by the USPTO, possibly because C= Holdings (or a previous owner) claimed prior registration.
b. "Amiga" is owned by AMIGA, INC. Last renewed September 2006 and valid for 10 years (until 2016). TESS serial number 73571532. I see that several other companies have tried to register the Amiga logo (slightly different font, "Amiga Forever", etc) but these registrations were not granted by the USPTO, possibly because Amiga Inc (or a previous owner) claimed prior registration.
These trademark registrations are only valid for the US. It is possible that others own these marks in Canada, UK, Europe, or Japan.
For those outside the US: trademarks here are registered on a "product line" basis. One must state the applicable product lines (computers and accessories, office furniture, etc) when registering their mark. Other companies may register that same name for a different use, such as boat motors or hats. Which means that I could sell a "Coke" brand adding machine without infringing on Coca-Cola's trademark. 
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