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Naming in an AI Age

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Join members of the NameStormers team as they explore the nuances of the creative nature of name generation, the mechanics behind trademark screening, and the importance of consumer research, with various guests featured along the way!

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episode Why Getting a Trademark Registration Is So Much Harder cover

Why Getting a Trademark Registration Is So Much Harder

In this episode of Naming in the AI Age, Ashley Elliott explains why trademarking a name has become increasingly challenging. Global trademark filings have nearly doubled over the past decade, from 6 million in 2015 to 11.7 million in 2024, with significant concentrations in countries like China and growing activity in emerging markets such as India, which filed roughly 540,000 trademarks in 2024. The rise of e-commerce, especially during COVID, fueled spikes in filings as online-first sellers raced to protect new product lines. This growth in filings has led to more oppositions, monitoring, and marketplace enforcement, making it harder to secure a name. To navigate this complex landscape, Ashley advises focusing on priority markets, selecting distinctive names, filing early, and working with professional or local IP counsel to streamline filings and avoid conflicts. The key takeaway: Name smart and protect early. Disclaimer: We are not attorneys and do not provide legal advice. We always recommend consulting an IP attorney.

4. des. 2025 - 3 min
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DuPont & Polaroid Factors: Infringement and Likelihood of Confusion

Naming a brand requires both creative thinking and an understanding of how trademark examiners and courts evaluate potential conflicts, using frameworks like the USPTO’s DuPont factors and the courts’ Polaroid factors to assess likelihood of confusion. They look at the strength and distinctiveness of existing marks, how similar two names sound or appear, whether the goods or services target the same customers, and whether an established brand might reasonably expand into a new category. Real-world confusion, overlapping marketing channels, how carefully customers make purchase decisions, and any evidence of intentional copying also carry significant weight. Disclaimer: We are not attorneys and do not provide legal advice. We always recommend consulting an IP attorney.

20. nov. 2025 - 7 min
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How to Avoid Getting Sued

In this episode of Naming in the AI Age, Mike Carr and Ashley Elliott discuss how to reduce legal risk in brand naming, using the Smucker’s vs. Trader Joe’s case as an example. They contrast descriptive names like Trader Joe’s Crustless Peanut Butter and Strawberry Jam Sandwiches - clear but hard to protect - with distinctive names like Smucker’s Uncrustables, which are unique and ownable. Mike and Ashley explain that naming strategy should align with business goals: private labels can lean on descriptive names, while national brands need distinctive ones to stand out. They outline a five-step vetting process—from knockout searches to attorney review—and stress that investing in a thorough clearance process builds both legal protection and lasting brand equity. Resources: Smucker's sued Trader Joe's [https://www.wsj.com/business/retail/smucker-vs-trader-joes-lululemon-vs-costco-fight-over-brands-goes-to-court-452654c3?gaa_at=eafs&gaa_n=AWEtsqd95Ubg2FSMZg_SD3cUP37ODEN5FGn4ulS_rl-Dl_f9nZvFUwc0olvj&gaa_sig=AEqkvJeM_GW-evIuAuF-V9KEPb0NuDSc-AYibzEDMDXX4z7fEyl6SWLbe-fdWIT3TQbmhS5zMymzefcSR9UaAw%3D%3D&gaa_ts=68f7c45a&utm] USPTO [https://tmsearch.uspto.gov/search/search-information] Cherubs [https://www.namestormers.com/portfolio/naturesweet/] Itzakadoozie [https://www.namestormers.com/portfolio/nestle/]

24. okt. 2025 - 12 min
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How to Read a USPTO Trademark Regestration

In this episode of Naming in the AI Age, Ashley Elliott explains how to read a USPTO trademark record using Nike as an example. She clarifies that multiple “Nike” entries represent different filings for various product classes, like clothing, footwear, and digital goods. Each record lists the mark, status, goods and services, owner, and registration details. Clicking into a record reveals more specifics—filing and registration dates, serial numbers, and the goods and services description that defines protection scope. Ashley emphasizes that U.S. trademark rights are based on first use, not first filing, and advises focusing on four elements: status, goods and services, key dates, and owner. Mastering these pages, she notes, is vital for anyone naming or protecting a brand.

16. okt. 2025 - 4 min
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