Checking Trademarks Step-By-Step Tutorial For Print On Demand On Etsy - UPDATED New USPTO Website

[@CassiyJohnson]

Video Edit*** 4:05 when I tell you to check the categories on the side, I accidentally did 42 instead of 35. So it should be 14, 18, 25 and 35

[@rocketgrowthstrategiesdigi4535]

Cassiy, I’ve heard you can preface it with CM: to search phrases. Have you heard of that?

[@christymorris8863]

what categories should I use if I sale Digital Downloads?

[@jessicahanna9854]

I was just going to clarify because I noticed 42 tied to Computers & Scientific ... Thank you!

[@jimjohnson6044]

You have some of the best tutorials that help keep a person focused on what matters without getting lost in too much details along the way.

[@ValVal023]

What about this one, "Prayer Works"? They show, "PRAYERWORKS" it does not have the space, so it's not exact. Can I put, Prayer Works on a t-shirt? Or would it still be copyright?

[@jimjohnson6044]

For an exact phrase match, put phrase in double quotes. It is better to use double quotes. Single quotes will run into trouble with apostrophes as they look the same to the website. Therefore "I love my family" is a single phrase search, but remove the quotes and you are searching for 4 words separately and getting a lot of false results. This will not pull where your phrase is found inside of a longer phrase, but will get exact matches to show up and eliminate the rest.

[@renitawade513]

Awesome! You have helped me to 60 sales in 3 mths! Thx!!!!!!

[@CassiyJohnson]

Congrats on getting started and getting those first sales!! I think I only had a little bit more than that by time I was three months in so you are really heading places

[@ImogenShade]

Congratulations!🎉 Thanks for the inspiration!

[@jacinta2707]

Thank you for your video with all the categories Cassiy, it makes it easy to do a check. One item I sell that you didn't mention is number 21 coffee mugs. That might be helpful for others. I have t-shirts and sweatshirts in my store but my customers buy my mug the most. 😊

[@scrapbookfool]

Funny, I was just thinking that I needed to research how to use the new updated site and BOOM, you have another amazing video. Thank you for your guidance, it's so helpful.

[@cosminooful]

I am just getting started with this and I found your videos so so useful - I wanted to say a huge thank you for being so kind to share your experience, especially in such a competitive environment

This video is very insightful! I really appreciated this video because its very easy for people to fall through the cracks when it comes to words, fonts, colors, catchphrases, etc. Thank you so much Cassiy! I'm a new subscriber! And I've just watched about 5 or more of your videos back to back so when i start my new store this week, im fully educated on how to create a successful Printify and Etsy!

[@conniemann4944]

I absolutely love your tutorials. They are so informative. I love all of the examples. SO glad that I found your channel. Thank you!

[@CassiyJohnson]

I am so glad you are enjoying my videos

[@panoramic_life38]

Thank you very much for this information! I just started my Store

[@CassiyJohnson]

Congrats on getting started!!

[@MarciaMorgan-nc7ob]

Awesome information Cassidy! Keep up the great job! I always learn something new whenever I watch your videos. Thank you!

[@Terry-b3y]

Thank you for all you share online to contribute to the success of others. I find your videos absolutely indispensable. Do you think you could add text around 4:05 noting that category 35 should be checked, instead of category 42? Wishing you and all your subscribers a happy, healthy and prosperous 2024!

[@scorpio03able]

You’re awesome thanks for doing this.

[@CassiyJohnson]

I appreciate that, glad you found it helpful!

[@tracirivera807]

Great trademark information! Thanks for sharing what you learned from the attorney!

[@CassiyJohnson]

Glad I could help!

[@MoodyAlpacaShop]

iv been binge watching your videos for a couple of days now but simply cant agree with this one surprisingly because is everything BUT a time saving strategy to do this, i feel like if i have to stock my shop specially for a new store checking every single phrase im thinking about using on the designs would take me weeks if not more, i get so many seach results with generic or common phrases that could most likely be trademarked but still do super well in sales and such so im not so sure about this

[@Omea..]

I have a question. Would I be able to use the phrase "we all start somewhere" when just the word "somewhere" is trademarked for clothing? Or would I not be able to? I could be overthinking this and confused myself 😂. Thank you!

[@paoolasefair7632]

you do such a great job explaining things! I love love love your videos!

[@debm-b3608]

So helpful! I was struggling to understand the new website. Thank you so much for posting this. !

[@CassiyJohnson]

Yes the new site has a lot going on, so glad I could make it a little simpler for you

[@SONDESOLUNA]

Thank you, Cassiy! This was a very detailed video, and I appreciate your time for sharing this with us!

[@Ricky-to2me]

Soooooo…. Basically we can’t list anything. Got it. Great video by the way.

[@operationgoddess]

Thank you Cassiy. This is very helpful, as are your other videos. Keep up the good work! 🌻

[@aiartgifts]

Very helpful. Thank you. The tip about the find bar really helps.

[@karyshabixen1724]

Thank you Cass! Super insightful, I have been beating my head against the wall on the page. LOVE your tips!

[@CassiyJohnson]

It definitely is a lot slower to check if you don't know some of these tips, so glad I could help

[@AChapin]

Thank you sooo much! Since their website changed I’ve been very confused! You explained it all so good. Thank you for the information. It’s helped me so much! God bless

[@CassiyJohnson]

So glad I could make it a little easier for you

[@sabathakelsey5571]

Super helpful! Love your channel! I can help your customers with their accounting on their Etsy shops so they can continue with the product ideation and creating those sales.

[@cichris]

Morning Cass! Thank you for posting this!!!

[@CassiyJohnson]

Morning

[@franciscofrancisco-v8b]

Thank you so much for this video! I was struggling with the filters, and now I have a quick and effective way to use them! Where can I find the meaning of each number? I also need the number for mugs. Thank you so much for your advice. Regards from Chile.

[@CarolinaBiazzetto]

Really helpful 🙏🏻

[@giuliana4_]

Great video! Really helpful and from different people releasing video about Etsy you are to me the one that remains true to content based on research.

[@CassiyJohnson]

I appreciate your nice compliment

[@lynngamsky275]

Thank you so much for your video Cassiy, it has been so helpful! Is anyone else having problems with the site today? It's been giving me errors for quite a while now today.

[@PrintologieStudioDesigns]

I had been fuddling along with my searches since the site changed, awesome information, thank you! I am wondering if you put the phrase in quotes in the search bar if that helps narrow it down further (i.e."Be kind", " "anxiety university"...)?

[@estano520]

Not in the BASIC mode but in the EXPERT mode prefaced with CM:. Example: CM:"be kind rewind"

[@ibendivanno4270]

As always a great informative video😀! Love your shirt on you!😊

[@CassiyJohnson]

Thank you!! It's actually my new favorite dress

[@KingdmOfYahweh82]

Cassiy thank you so much for all your educational value. I also thought that as long as you had some variation in the design that it wouldn't be infringing on someone else's hard work. Pajamas.... Who would have thought? Thank you.

[@davidfisher7806]

Cassiy you just saved my life. Thank you so much for your video. I am in the UK and just starting a new shop selling to US customers. I couldn’t understand why I was seeing a different trademark website display. God bless and keep up the great work ❤

[@tdrrivera3677]

Marines trademark for me an infringement email. I had not clue bc the phrase I used it in didn’t come up as a trademark, big lesson.

[@CassiyJohnson]

Ugh darn sorry you had to learn that the hard way! Hopefully this video can help save someone else

[@31cwat]

Thank you so much for putting out this information!! Your explanation is easy to understand and follow , which isn't always the case when dealing with "rules".

[@DhirenVyas261]

Thank you Cassiy.. it was very helpful information.❤

[@trentblack6381]

Thank you for this invaluable info. You pointed out a few things that I hadn't even considered. I'm considering investing in your POD course and wanted to know if you regularly update the material. Thank you again.

[@popdesigntshirtshop]

Such great information and support so we don't get in trouble. Thank you for the time you take to help everyone.

[@CassiyJohnson]

So glad I'm able to help, I'm definitely no expert but we're all in this together!

[@hannahjoy4857]

Lots of great info, and you look lovely! Thanks for the vid 😊

[@CassiyJohnson]

Aww thank you so much Hannah

[@LillyJacquez-c8j]

I absolutely love your tutorials, thank you s so much!!!

[@Purpleloveme]

I’ll need to watch this a few more times but I got it! Thanks for the info!

[@saundrasaumay9767]

This is so helpful & informative. thank you!

[@KristenL-f9g]

I am super stoked, I signed up for your POD ROADMAP course today!! I sent an email because I'm unsure where to sign up for the live lawyer trademark question/answer hour? I know I heard you say it in one of your videos that its on January 16th but not sure what time or details yet. Thank you! :)

[@CassiyJohnson]

Welcome!! I’ll email you tomorrow as well but just make sure you watch the second video in the course and join the Discord! That’s where the links to all future calls are located and I’ll also email out day of ❤️

[@KristenL-f9g]

Awesome, thank you! I'm so looking forward to this since you are so thorough in all of your videos! :)

[@LindaBlatchford]

Thanks so much for this video. I think the new site is easier to work with. Appreciate the expert tab and search features

[@annadasilva8832]

Very helpful information. Thank you for sharing your knowledge on the subject.

[@RiverFitChronicles]

Thank you, this is awesome information. We are about to set up an Etsy store. Your information and help has been very useful.

[@Noradelia1]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏻🍀 Sooo valuable info!!

[@taskaonline]

Thank you for this video! This is just what I've been looking for.

[@elliswashington1149]

EXCELLENT PRESENTATION!!!! Thanks.

[@lindaheisterman]

Great information. I wish I had this info as a guide last month. Thanks for digging into this and sharing the update.

[@emankelani1320]

Thank you a lot for this super beneficial video

[@CassiyJohnson]

You are so welcome, thanks for watching!!

[@korysmith6513]

You really do an excellent job describing everything! You're very thorough and calm and not all over the place, which is very helpful. I can tell that you dedicate a lot of time, energy, & thought into making these super helpful videos & the content in them. I think it's awesome that you're giving back/"paying it forward" by helping us get to where you are in this business & trying to make the path we take, an easier/ smother one than the one you had to travel on your Printify journey. This is a great thing that you do and I just wanted to let you know that it's recognized and appreciated! Thank you!🩷

[@ProfitCatalystSynergy]

Hey Cassiy, how do you make your videos? Could you please make a tutorial about that?

[@shiversneak]

Great video and information. It certainly helps get more people learn to navigate the USPTO. Enjoy your content. Now the bigger elephant in the corner are the number of phrases in the POD/Merch arena that are completely frivolous. "Let's get shamrocked" is sick one example. In the real world and a court of law they would lose. When they bully on sales platforms such as Etsy they know the platform will do nothing to oppose any takedowns though should be considered fraudulent.

[@CassiyJohnson]

There is a FB group called Trademark Watchdogs that is banning together to fight frivolous trademarks! Might be worth joining if you are interested

[@shiversneak]

@@CassiyJohnson I'm the creator of that group. 🙂

[@CassiyJohnson]

LOL That's really funny, well I love what you are doing over there! @@shiversneak

[@CatherineStrac]

Thank you, Cassiy! I always find your videos helpful! What about the word Bridesmaid? I see there's a trademark for it but it's such a widely used word.

[@Michelle191793]

Great video, clears up alot of things! On a separate note, can you do an update video on what print company to use? Ratings on Monster Digital, who I primarily use, has gone down, and SwiftPod and other companies are above it. However, Monster Digital is still cheaper in production and shipping. So, is it worth changing all of my listings, or don't and still use Monster Digital for future listings? Is this normal and the rating will go back up? Thanks for all you do!

[@karenfrancis2868]

Thank you so much Cassiy, this is extremely helpful and has saved me so much time trying to get to grips with it all - I love your videos!!

[@ashleylarkin7404]

Thank you so much for this information. I will definitely be paying you back for all of your valuable information! Using your links for sure! Question, how do you search for images that might be trademarked?

[@DOCSUNRAY]

Thank you, Thank you it was a super helpful video.

[@CassiyJohnson]

I really appreciate the nice comment, so glad I could help!

[@leslienewman672]

THANK YOU!!!! I was waiting for this video, super helpful! I’m going to ask the same question here that I did on your other trademark video: I wanted to use a word-layered graphic from Creative Fabrica that said “LOVE” 3 times in different colors on a t-shirt or mug (of course, I’ll add a few of my own words to it). When I searched the word “Love Love Love” the single word was trademarked, but not the 3 words together… is this okay to use?

[@CassiyJohnson]

I do actually see a current trademark for "love love love" on USPTO under this registration number 5032476 . Towards the end of the video, I went over single word trademarks that would normally answer this question for you though if the longer version wasn't trademarked. I go over it at the 14:28 mark kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZeXgpaqdpyJm8ksi=_qizZYd3c6EVOE-N&t=868

[@leslienewman672]

OH!! I get it now… apologies! Glad I can use this word in that manner now, thank you again!

[@erincasano6016]

Extremely helpful! I took notes! Quick question: If you search for a quote, and word mark comes up with just the second half of your quote, can you not use. your entire quote?

[@lbfaith]

I literally Just went to the site yesterday to check some phrases. Swore I got the wrong site and googled it instead. Sure enough it was lol😂 I kind of liked it before though. I wish they had a class guide bc I had no idea which class number went to which category.

[@CassiyJohnson]

Yes the new version is much more confusing than the old one but hopefully this tutorial was helpful

[@darcyritt6179]

This was so helpful, thank you! Which category should we check off if we're also selling mugs/tumblers?

[@sandyoxendine5151]

Very helpful 😊Thank you

[@CassiyJohnson]

So glad you found it helpful, thanks for watching!

[@caricaturesbytimmostert1701]

Thank you for this video. So much to think about.

[@yourtime4meditation603]

This is great information. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@estano520]

I've found that using the "Expert" feature and then using the search criteria CM:"your phrase here" it narrows it down to only the exact search you are looking for. Note: The CM must be capital. I'd like to know from the attorney if this is a sufficient way to search. Example CM:"be kind rewind"

[@CassiyJohnson]

Oh interesting, I see when I tried that that it changes to searching with "field tags", I've seen people use similar things before but have never looked into it. I'll definitely ask the lawyer!

[@quotivation47]

Thank you! straight to the point!

[@gerganaromanova3287]

Thank you so much for this video ❤ as always full with lots of information. I would like to ask if I use the design on other items like- mugs, notebooks, etc. Do I need to select those in the class filter or I select the ones you show and then serch in the trademark itself in Goods and Services. Thank you again for this amazing video❤️🔥

[@almagjim]

I’d like to know too please

[@arleishastrauder9822]

Thanks Cassiy! Great video.

[@nancyjeandesign]

Hi, this video was extremely helpful! I have a question about what you said about staying away from quotes on shirts. Do you include people/works in the public domain in this advice as well?

[@Halfpynt71]

I would like to know the answer to this as well. It sucks that she hasn't answered you yet.

[@Agentxile]

This is a good video for more than Etsy. I recently found out from an attorney that anything copied and modified on Canva is illegal when offered for sale. The one way that isn't is to design with a blank page in Canva. Please make a video discussing the websites like Etsy that want copies of a driver's license and selfie. Doesn't that cause problems with LLC's?

[@MsRblock]

Cassiy, your trademark video was very enlightening and informative. One question I would like to ask is the trademark word "Be Kind or Be Quiet. I saw that it was trademark but specifically outlining apparel. Without knowing, I designed a mug with that trademark. Would you consider this ok since its trademark owner only specified apparel and not houseware items? Or, would you advise not to use?

[@schellywagoner8264]

Good question - what about mugs, tumblers and can cozies altogether?

[@teresahanish6128]

Good info I am so happy For you Cassiy

[@kajemusic514]

I return to this video all the time, this is so helpful! If I have a customizable tshirt, and my customer asks for a custom phrase that is trademarked, should I tell them that I cannot use that phrase? For example I was surprised that bride squad and bride tribe are both trademarked!

[@sheli4795]

My take on that is that I would do it. Technically, you are infringing on the trademark, but as long as you're not posting that phrase on Etsy you won't get dinged for it.

[@pennyread3511]

Thank you, Cassiy! You are the best! XOXO

[@KellyLynn89]

Great videos, and this one is so helpful as well! Can you clarify what you mean at the end regarding kids clothing? I understand using "onesie" is a term that's protected, but I was a little confused when you were talking about the family pajama example. What exactly is the issue with offering kids sizes?

[@CassiyJohnson]

You just can't use the keywords "Pajamas" or "Pj's" in a listing that offers kids sizes. Clothing has to be fire rated to be sold as kids pajamas. So even if yours is just a t-shirt, you have to be careful not to use those words in your SEO like "Christmas pjs" or else the listing will get taken down. Hope that makes sense!

[@KellyLynn89]

@@CassiyJohnson Ahh yes that makes more sense! I'm also now looking that up and had no idea fire rating was even a thing. Great to be aware of. And thank you for such a quick response!

[@daniebear7]

This is exactly the video I was looking for!! As a graphic designer who has primarily designed logos I already had background knowledge on this but unfortunately so many "trendy" things are indeed trademarked so it makes it hard to do some of the items that I found to be profitable. What are your thoughts on people selling personalized liquor bottle labels? I've done 1 and have success but I did completely recreate it using licensed elements and/or hand drawn... but the similarity is still there so it's tricky.

[@MariaMunoz-rz1nz]

Thank you so much. You’re very thorough. So, if I want to sell let’s say, kids blankets, how would I word it? Or wall art for babies rooms?

[@CassiyJohnson]

If you are looking for a specific item that isn't obvious what category it would fit in, then just search all of the categories instead, but hopefully the search and find hack along with changing it to 100 per page helps get through that a lot faster for you!

[@rissat1200]

Thanks for the tutorials. You've mentioned Big Brands Logo Font can also be Trademarked. How can we check the type of fonts the Brands are using?

[@sherylmorrison8587]

if you are selling candles, for the coordinated part are there any other numbers i would need to check off?

[@fonzy1987hh]

do you get charged extra for having variants to your listing? example different sizes and colors?

[@CassiyJohnson]

No it’s all the same cost, just .20 per listing!

[@adschiller2355]

Thanks Cassie!! Very informative

[@Nawni-x6v]

Thank you! Very useful

[@CassiyJohnson]

Thanks for watching!

[@Nawni-x6v]

I have a quick question.. With the command f trick, do i have to do that for every page. so say my quote has 45 pages do i have to go up and hit return for each page? hope that makes sense. Thank you again your teaching style is great! @@CassiyJohnson

[@surikraus762]

Thank you so much for your videos! This video was super helpful. Just wondering if I can use the onsie or family pajamas in my tags and not in my title or description. TIA!

[@LindaD2007]

I just want to clarify something. Are we able to use single words alone as long as they aren’t trademarked?

[@restoreallfamiliesinchrist7]

Thanks for your video! Lots of good information! I had a question…you said no Quotes…what about Bible verses or quotes? Are they copyrighted? Thanks!

[@CassiyJohnson]

Great question, Bible verses can be trademarked, you need to check if bible verses fall into the public domain or not before using them!

[@restoreallfamiliesinchrist7]

Okay! Thanks so much!

[@dianadonnelly9515]

Thank you for this video figuring out the new system seemed overwhelming at first. I am wondering about really common words that are trademarked. I was going to use the following in a design “together forever, love unbreakable”. Together forever is trademarked for jewelry which is not what I am doing but the word “forever” is trademarked and the word “unbreakable” is trademarked. I can change this phrase but both of those words are very common words on their own. If there are phrases that have these words in them would they not be allowed?

[@CindySimpson-h8o]

Amazing content! Thank you!

[@trentbennett2264]

Very helpful content, thank u!!

[@hiruprod]

Thank you Cass !

[@connieolmos5339]

Excellent information!

[@sparkleruna1453]

Great Video, thank you. I'm still confused about one major thing though. Can anyone help make this clearer? When I check my exact phrase and it's fine to use (such as Mental Health Matters) do I have to ensure that the individual words are not trademarked separately?

[@Carol-LeeB]

Oh my! I didn't realize that I needed to check for trademark infringement on the Titles and Tags that I put on my tee shirts! Should I go back and check each one that I made so far?

[@edmelzark1069]

Thank you for the great information..

[@SummerMacrame]

Thank you for your nuggets of wisoom!

[@yuly2917]

Very helpful thanks a lot

[@sashagayaram8512]

Informative, Thank you (:

[@CassiyJohnson]

So glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!

[@SierraSchultz-q6f]

With your example at 9:00 with "be Kind" would you be able to make a shirt that simply says 'Be Kind' since its so generic? Thank you!