9 Trademarked Holiday Names – Who Owns Christmas?
Summary:
An interesting article just in time for the holiday season which outlines the most popular trademarked holiday names across the globe.
Key Takeaways:
1. It is possible to trademark seemingly common names or phrases, like the name of a holiday. However, proving distinctiveness will be difficult and will restrict your mark’s protection to a very specific class of goods. Additionally, infringement cases will be an uphill battle due to pervasiveness of such names so choose your mark wisely.
2. In today’s society, almost everything is global. This is relevant for those of you who offer your goods or services outside of the United States. If you think this might be a possibility, you should do additional research before choosing your trademark to ensure you avoid potential conflicts in other countries as well as the U.S.