Confused about Trademarks

ggray · Jan 31, 2003

Hi all,
I was looking up some names in the USPTO database and see there are many same names, but completely different owners registered. All live and in effect.

I thought if one person trademarked a certain word, no one else can use it? How are they getting away with it? Is there some legality I'm overlooking?

Thanks!

DomainGoon · Jan 31, 2003

It has to do with what type of goods the trademark is for.

You can have a trademark for Glow wrestling and another one for Glow perfume.

You can have a trademark for Ford modelling agency and Ford automobiles.