XV-𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗣 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗪𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 - 𝗔𝗻𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱.

Part-XV

In continuation of FAQ series on the subject matter of "𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗣 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗪𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 - 𝗔𝗻𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱", here is the fifteenth question is answered below in the series. 

𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝘀/𝗪𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀: It is possible to register trademarks for mobile apps and websites.

𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗞𝗲𝘆: Correct classification is important for protection.

𝗠𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝗽𝗽 𝗡𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀: Typically fall under Class 9 (computer software) or Class 42 (software services).

𝗪𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀: Usually fall under Class 35 (business services) or relevant service classes.

𝗗𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀: Domain names alone are not trademarks, but they can be protected if used as identifiers for specific goods or services.

𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱: The name must identify your specific app/website and not be a generic term.

𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀: Consider registering in all relevant classes for comprehensive protection.

𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸: Ensure there are no conflicts with existing app names or domains.

𝗘𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗨𝘀𝗲: Maintain records of launch dates, user base, and promotional activities as evidence of use.

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: Seeking professional guidance helps in determining the correct classifications and avoiding conflicts in the digital marketplace.

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