Legal Question in Intellectual Property in Maine
i opened a sandwich shop in maine is it legal to use the word deluxe in front of my sandwich to discripe my cold meat sandwich.like deluxe torpedo
Asked on 6/25/10, 2:41 am
3 Answers from Attorneys
Justin Lampel
Lampel & Associates, P.C.
In a word: Yes. Maybe one day I will try the sandwich if in your area.
Answered on 6/25/10, 7:18 am
Elliott Teel
Teel Law Office
You should not have a problem with the word 'deluxe' as it is common. You would run into problems if you used trademarked names, so a "whopper torpedo" would likely cause you trouble with Burger King.
Answered on 6/25/10, 7:28 am
Kevin B. Murphy
Franchise Foundations, APC
The other attorneys are right on point here. No one can claim exclusive rights to the word "deluxe." When you are ready to franchise, contact me.
Kevin B. Murphy, B.S., M.B.A., J.D. - Mr. Franchise
Franchise Attorney
Answered on 6/25/10, 8:11 am
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