Can i trademark my username [Solved]

Last updated : Aug 19, 2022

How much does it cost to trademark a username?

Costs vary by region, but $50–$150 is typical. If you use your legal name as your business name, you won't be required to register your name and will need to apply to your Secretary of State if you want a trademark at the state level.

Should I trademark my Instagram name?

Since Instagram has a greater percentage of brand-follower engagement, it is especially important for trademark owners to select their trademarked name as their Instagram username.

Can you trademark a name yourself?

You can trademark your name if it has business or commercial value. Trademarking your name gives you an additional brand and keeps others from using your name. To trademark your name you must meet specific requirements with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

How do I trademark my gamertag?

eSports players and teams can establish rights in a trademark by using it in commerce (i.e., participation in video game competitions) and do not need to register it with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). However, it is generally advisable to take the time to file a formal registration.

How long does a trademark last?

A federal trademark lasts 10 years from the date of registration, with 10-year renewal terms. Between the fifth and sixth year after the registration date, the registrant must file an affidavit to state that the mark is still in use.

What if the username I want is taken?

Make them an offer you can't refuse: locate the username you actually want and ask them if they'll sell it to you. Report a dormant account: with the social network itself, to see if they'll remove them entirely and free up the handle. File a complaint: if someone is using your trademark or brand name to “namesquat”.

Can I claim an Instagram username?

Instagram users don't have the option to fill out a form and claim a username; it just isn't that simple. Fortunately, Instagram does purge inactive accounts.

Can I sell my Instagram username?

Although Instagram's terms and conditions strictly forbid users to “buy, sell, or transfer any aspect of your account (including your username),” accounts like these are sold on Facebook pages, in Instagram direct messages, and even on dedicated online marketplaces across the world.

Can I copyright an Instagram name?

The answer is yes, the username can be registered at the Trademark and Patent Office as a trademark. In fact, this is highly recommended as protection against the use of the trademark by third parties.

Can you copyright your face?

Many wonder, “Can I trademark my face?” Unfortunately, the immediate answer is no. Copyright is only valid for man-made creative ventures. The creative work must be a product of deliberate effort through creativity and conscious choices.

What is the cheapest way to trademark?

The basic cost to trademark a business name ranges from $225 to $600 per trademark class. This is the cost to submit your trademark application to the USPTO. The easiest and least expensive way to register your trademark is online, through the USPTO's Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS).

Can you trademark a name without a business?

You can't register a trademark for non-business purposes. You can only trademark a brand name that you're using in business or that you intend to use in business in the near future.

How long does it take to trademark a name?

Usually, the process takes 12 to 18 months. Registering your trademark is a complex procedure that involves your application moving through various stages. Learning about each stage in the process will help you understand why getting a trademark takes as long as it does.

Do streamers trademark their names?

Research finds that most major Twitch streamers have not obtained registered trademark protection for their brands.

Should I trademark my social media name?

Everyone – especially social media influencers and individuals with some celebrity status – should consider trademarking their personal name. If seeking to register your personal name as a trademark, you must be using it in commerce for some goods and/or services.

What are the three types of trademarks?

What you'll learn: Arbitrary and Fanciful Trademarks. Suggestive Trademarks. Descriptive Trademarks.

Can you lose a trademark?

You can lose a trademark in a variety of ways. You can lose a mark through abandonment. A mark will be considered abandoned if you stop using it for three consecutive years and you have no intent to resume its use. You can also lose a mark through improper licensing or improper assignment.

Can you lose a trademark if you don't protect it?

If you don't enforce your trademark, you risk losing reputation, business, sales, customers, and more to the infringer. There's also a concept in trademark law called abandonment. Generally, if you don't use your mark for three years or more, it's considered abandoned.

How do I get around a username taken?

1. Use Your First or Last Name.
2. Add an Acronym or Job Title.
3. Shorten Your Name.
4. Add “the” in Front of Your Social Media Handle.
5. Use Your Initials.
6. Use “I am”
7. Use “HQ”
8. Let Them Know You're the “Real” Deal.

How do you bypass a username that is already taken?

1. Use part of your name.
2. Use your initials.
3. Shorten your name.
4. Say what you!
5. Add 'Real' to your username.
6. Add 'TV', 'Chat', 'Buzz', or 'films' (if you are a creator) to the end of your name.
7. Add 'Talks' or 'Says' to your name.
8. Add a 'THE' in front of your name.

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Thanks for your comment Anderson Wittlinger, have a nice day.
- Richard Bustamente, Staff Member

here's another question from Cora is it possible to get deleted Instagram names with a trademark a Mon dream income the founder of trademark factory and here's my answer to this question it's tricky because instagrams forum actually requires you to point to an active account that in your opinion infringes on your trademark I know this because I've gone through the same exact situation so I've I've held the name V trademark factory on Instagram for some time and for whatever reason it said trademark factory was not available but nobody had that account I didn't have that account nobody else had that account I couldn't switch my name to trademark factory without thee on Instagram because it said it was unavailable but when I went in there again be a cow didn't exist and I was asking people what do i do how do I get one when I was trying to figure out how Instagram works and nobody really could give me an answer so what I ended up doing is I filled out the form on Instagram the trademark infringement form and when it said you know how are they infringing is they will look the name is unavailable but here are all of our trademarks and I pointed them out to our trademark in the US and Canada and European Union and Russia in Mexico in New Zealand and you know a few others that's it these are all our trademarks we owned a trademark factory trademark if we can't have the Instagram name for trademark factory and then who would and literally a few hours later they made the username available to us that was the end of it so it's like I said it's tricky because their form is not designed to give you the username of a deleted account because you have a trademark but if you can make compelling case that you should be that name they would so I hope this answers your question and hope that you can get your Instagram handle to match your trademark name good luck with that make sure you post a comment below to let me know how this wind and actually if you have a question for me whether or not it has anything to do with Instagram as long as it has something to do with brands and trademarks make sure you post your comment below and ask your question I'll do my best to house your question and if that's the first time you're seeing me but see these videos if you have any interest in trademarks if you have any interest in branding you have an energy interest in building a successful brand in building a successful business make sure you subscribe and get notified whenever the next video goes live and until then I'll see you in the next video

Thanks Helena your participation is very much appreciated
- Richard Bustamente

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I've studied virology at Mount Aloysius College in Cresson and I am an expert in pomology. I usually feel energetic. My previous job was nuclear medicine technologist I held this position for 11 years, I love talking about comic book collecting and live streaming. Huge fan of Jamie Lee Curtis I practice shooting and collect military items.