Hello Guys, I have recently applied to register the trademark 'Uber Casino' for online casino services class. I received notification from the IPO in the UK who confirmed my application was approved. However, today I received a 'Notice of Threatened Opposition' via a representative of Uber Technologies. I'm interested if anyone has any view about my right to use the trademark? I am intending to use the name 'Uber Casino' for an online casino website. I have read articles on this website, namely – ********************************************************************* where a contributor @https://***************************************************** states. - ‘For example, a quick web search shows that there is a business in the UK called Amazon Records. Amazon can't stop other people using the word 'Amazon', which is after all a famous region in the world…’ I believe this example correlates well somewhat in my case? ‘Uber’ means: uber-Dictionary result for ‘uber’ /ˈuːbə/ combining form denoting an outstanding or supreme example of a particular kind of person or thing. to a great or extreme degree. "an uber-cool bar" To my very limited understanding, it comes down to average consumer confusion, similarities of products/services and branding. I haven't seen Uber Technologies case as it is only a notice of threatened opposition at this time. However, I would greatly appreciate any advice anyone has to offer? Thanks, Baz
I don't think you'll be able to Trademark that as it's too similar and could cause confusion with Uber.
