Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Yes, you can trademark an acronym when you use the acronym as the brand for your business, products, or services. A word, especially acronyms, can be trademarked.
When you hear the word trademark, you probably think of a company’s name or logo. Those are just two examples of trademarks, however. Trademark law can protect abbreviations and acronyms. In fact, many of today’s most famous and valuable trademarked brands are acronyms
You can trademark an acronym used to brand your business, company, or organization. You can also trademark an acronym used to brand your products or services. And, if your acronym is in your logo, you can trademark that logo acronym as well.
So, if you are wondering “can acronyms be trademarked?” the answer is definitely yes.
About Michael Kondoudis
For more than twenty years, Michael Kondoudis has been the go-to trademarking expert for businesses of all shapes and sizes. Michael is a USPTO-licensed trademark and patent attorney, educator, speaker, and author of the Amazon best-seller: Going From Business to Brand. He is also an authority trusted by national news media on major trademark stories involving NFTs and the Metaverse. For more information, visit www.mekiplaw.com.