Can I use the word Amazon in my business name?

Can I use the word Amazon in my business name?

Generally, trademark laws exist to prevent customer confusion about the source of goods or services. Example: “Amazon” is a trademark we use for many of our goods and services. Other Amazon trademarks contain both pictures and words, such as the “Available at Amazon” trademark.

Can there be multiple trademarks with the same name?

Registering a trademark gives a business protection for its use in the U.S. This means that other parties are not allowed to use a business’s trademarks when they are conducting business. It is still possible for two different businesses to have similar names are marks.

Can I use the word Amazon in my website?

In your case, “Amazon” is a dictionary word and is unlikely to be protected by the copyright law of the U.S. Anyone can use that word without committing copyright infringement.

What if your company name is already trademarked?

Trademarked names are registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and are protected nationally. If a business name is already trademarked, you are prohibited from using it even if the company operates in a different state to yours.

Does Amazon have a registered trademark?

Amazon works with hundreds of thousands of different brands as one of the largest online retailers in the United States. For its Brand Registry, Amazon is currently requiring only a trademark application be filed (as opposed to having a registered trademark in-hand).

Does Amazon have a trademark?

Please note that Amazon trademarks are not authorized for use in domain names. Contact the Amazon Trademarks team with any questions.

Should the word Amazon be capitalized?

Amazon Capitalization & Punctuation Amazon should always be in title case (all capitals or lowercase is not allowed).

Can I use Amazon logo on my product?

“You may not use any Amazon logos or other Amazon trademarks, other than the Badge, in your online or offline marketing materials (including product listings on Amazon websites) unless you have written permission from Amazon.”

Can I use a trademark before it is registered?

There is no requirement to apply for a trademark prior to using it. Trademark rights in the U.S. are granted to the first one who uses a mark in commerce on particular goods or services, not to those who are first to file with the exception of Intent-To-Use applications that ultimately mature into registrations.