Good afternoon Friends ~ I just received a comment a little while ago that has me upset to say the least. It is in the comment section of my post about my Plum Cottage Creations blog. See link below.
Here is the comment:
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plum cottage said...
Hi- I love your pages, they are peaceful, taseful and serene. There is one VERY disturbing bit, though. Many years ago I resitered and trademarked the name Plum Cottage and it is supposed to be mine exclusively througout the U. S.
As I also use the web to conduct business I suggest that to prevent confusion, infringement and legal problems you might cease using the name Plum Cottage ASAP. Perhaps another "cottage" would work for you? Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.
September 6, 2009 11:45 AM
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To see the comment and mine back to this person click here
I did a Google search and there are lots of websites using the two words plum cottage in their name.
The person left no contact info, website, or verification.
If anyone has dealt with this type of problem before do you have any tips or advice?
I named our little cottage 'Plum Cottage' because of the color we painted it. I call our gardens Plum Cottage Gardens, and now I'm getting ready to open my Etsy shop called Plum Cottage Creations. My little sign is something I painted and hung by our gate. It's not a 'trademark'.
I don't want to be in violation of trademark laws but from the little I know, this doesn't seem to be a trademark issue.
Thanks for your input.
Zone 10 ~ s.e. FL
