Legal Question in Business Law in Illinois

''Video Professor'' trademark. Is ''Professor'' and software training nailed shut?
You've probably seen the late night TV ads for the ''Video Professor,'' a company that sells educational software which teaches users how to use common software and websites (microsoft windows, word, ebay, etc.). They have a lot of money, and undoubtedly protect their trademarks vigorously.

Does the ''Video Professor'' probably have the exclusive privilege to use the word ''Professor'' as part of their trademark in conjunction with computer training services?

For example, if I started a small business using the mark ''Beat Professor,'' and my business was teaching people how to use certain software for making music, would I be at serious risk of being sued into oblivion by the ''Video Professor''? The ''Video Professor'' does not teach any sort of music software.

I read NOLO's book about Trademarks, so please don't hesitate to let the legal jargon fly

Thank You

Asked on 2/10/08, 11:14 pm

John Steele Steele Law Firm

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Re: ''Video Professor'' trademark. Is ''Professor'' and software training nailed shut?

You have no trademark issue. (sorry for the lack of legal jargon)

Answered on 2/10/08, 11:27 pm

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