PLEASE READ THIS QUESTIONS/ANSWERS: ❓Are US trademarks valid in other countries? No, trademarks don't apply across countries. The sovereignty of a country has to be respected, and legal protection granted to a business in one country can't be simply extended and enforced in another. So do I live in the US? NO, But Google Play and Itch.io are under US Laws and if I Put something on these markets I should respect their privacy and Laws. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ❓Does a UK trademark cover Europe? No, a UK trademark is not valid outside of the UK, which includes the rest of Europe ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ❓Do I need to register my trademark in every country? Trademark owners should register trademark rights in each country they wish to seek protection from. There are a lot of reasons that will benefit you by registering trademarks internationally. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ❓Do US trademarks expire? A federal trademark lasts 10 years from the date of registration, with a potentially unlimited number of 10-year renewal terms. So, every 10 years, the owner of a federal trademark registration must renew it with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ❓What is EU trademark? A European Union Trade Mark (EUTM) provides trade mark protection in all 28 member states of the European Union through one registration, namely: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta ... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- it's important to note that I'm not well-versed in laws and copyright matters. It's crucial to conduct further research and ensure compliance. If anyone has additional information on this topic, please share it with us in the comments!
PLEASE READ THIS QUESTIONS/ANSWERS:
❓Are US trademarks valid in other countries?
No, trademarks don't apply across countries. The sovereignty of a country has to be respected, and legal protection granted to a business in one country can't be simply extended and enforced in another.
So do I live in the US? NO, But Google Play and Itch.io are under US Laws and if I Put something on these markets I should respect their privacy and Laws.
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❓Does a UK trademark cover Europe?
No, a UK trademark is not valid outside of the UK, which includes the rest of Europe
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❓Do I need to register my trademark in every country?
Trademark owners should register trademark rights in each country they wish to seek protection from. There are a lot of reasons that will benefit you by registering trademarks internationally.
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❓Do US trademarks expire?
A federal trademark lasts 10 years from the date of registration, with a potentially unlimited number of 10-year renewal terms. So, every 10 years, the owner of a federal trademark registration must renew it with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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❓What is EU trademark?
A European Union Trade Mark (EUTM) provides trade mark protection in all 28 member states of the European Union through one registration, namely: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta ...
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it's important to note that I'm not well-versed in laws and copyright matters. It's crucial to conduct further research and ensure compliance. If anyone has additional information on this topic, please share it with us in the comments!