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Magic 24
25th of March 2009 (Wed), 12:03
There is a claim/story/lawsuit going around that a Law Firm from the Northwest is taking legal action over anyone using the term "Sportraits" - as it is trademarked by their client as of 1992. Any comments?:mad:
MJPhotos24
25th of March 2009 (Wed), 13:34
Well, first comment is this is probably in the wrong section with no photos - Sports Talk section would be better. Second comment, is there any articles or anything showing what's happening because I can't find anything searching the net for a "Sportrait" trademark claim.
RonnieA
25th of March 2009 (Wed), 17:49
Maybe this company? http://sportraits.com/Site/Welcome.html
MJPhotos24
25th of March 2009 (Wed), 18:43
Few companies I see have "Sportraits" in there name - that I could see being trademark infringement.
Magic 24
25th of March 2009 (Wed), 19:30
Maybe this company? http://sportraits.com/Site/Welcome.html

I believe that is the one...since it's in the NW!
tjketa
25th of March 2009 (Wed), 19:30
There is a claim/story/lawsuit going around that a Law Firm from the Northwest is taking legal action over anyone using the term "Sportraits" - as it is trademarked by their client as of 1992. Any comments?:mad:


Agreed, wrong section, but all you'd have to do is go to the US Patents and Copyrights Office Website and do a search.

As an aside, I wouldn't be surprised if the law firm is correct because considerding how cliche our country is (how often do we hear "big dance" this time of year), I dare say many photogs would use that term.

Tom
Magic 24
25th of March 2009 (Wed), 20:04
Agreed, wrong section, but all you'd have to do is go to the US Patents and Copyrights Office Website and do a search.
Tom

So - how does one move it to the correct section? Already checked the UPS...oh oh...that's copy written too!
tjketa
25th of March 2009 (Wed), 20:09
So - how does one move it to the correct section? Already checked the UPS...oh oh...that's copy written too!

The moderator will move it if it's appropriate.

Tom
James Broome
30th of April 2009 (Thu), 15:55
Word Mark SPORTRAITS Goods and Services
IC 042. US 100 101. G & S: portrait photography services for school, sports, and special events.
FIRST USE: 19920201. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19920201
Mark Drawing Code (1) TYPED DRAWING
Serial Number 75422265
Filing Date January 23, 1998
Current Filing Basis 1A
Original Filing Basis 1A
Published for Opposition September 29, 1998
Registration Number 2213050
Registration Date December 22, 1998
Owner (REGISTRANT) dela Fuente, Randy INDIVIDUAL UNITED STATES P.O. Box 531 Issaquah WASHINGTON 980270531 Type of Mark SERVICE MARK
Register PRINCIPAL
Affidavit Text SECT 15. SECT 8 (6-YR). SECTION 8(10-YR) 20090202.
Renewal 1ST RENEWAL 20090202
Live/Dead Indicator LIVE


However, it seems Gregg Riess is claiming that SporTrait is his registered trademark. (which it may be, but I couldn't find a record of it)