Your Trademark Questions Answered for Candle & Soap Makers and Small Businesses | Ask Whitfield

Have you ever thought about trademarking your brand’s name or a product you make? Trademarks can be confusing for small business owners and makers because they are technical and complicated. But CandleScience’s in-house counsel, Whitfield, is here to help explain this topic and share the basics of trademarks, how to register a trademark, how much it costs to register a trademark, and more!
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:06 What is a trademark?
00:35 What is a registered trademark?
01:38 How do I trademark my product or business name?
02:48 Why are trademark classes important?
03:39 How much does it cost to register a trademark?
05:34 How do I check if something has been trademarked?
07:02 How is a trademark different from a copyright?
07:50 Can I use CandleScience names for my products?
08:27 What is trademark infringement?
10:20 But what about fair use?
11:43 Does fair use apply to soap and candle names?
12:58 What about public domain?
13:45 Any other thoughts?
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[@raincouvergirl]

McDowells :)

[@symbolikarts]

Very useful information.
Thank you🕯✌️🤟🤙🕯

[@candlescience]

Always happy to help!

[@bringbackthefiretv495]

I was texted blind by someone saying they had a client that wanted to register the name of my business and that I would have to cease and desist. Then he said I could do it first if I wanted through him. I felt like he was scamming me for business. I have had my domain selling candles for years. What do you recommend?

[@candlescience]

I'd recommend discussing the matter with an attorney before taking further steps just to be sure.