SONICVOX TRADE NAME AND
BRAND PROTECTION NOTICE
Effective Date: June 1, 2026
Last Updated: June 1, 2026
Version: 1.0
This Trade Name and Brand Protection Legal document is provided by WP Global Syndicate LLC, an Oklahoma limited liability company, doing business as SonicVox (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).
1. OWNER & TRADE NAME
1.1 Ownership
WP Global Syndicate LLC, an Oklahoma limited liability company ("Company"), claims common law trademark rights in the mark SONICVOX™, based on bona fide use in commerce.
1.2 Ownership Scope
The Company claims ownership of the SONICVOX™ mark and associated goodwill, subject to applicable law.
1.3 Rights Reservation
No rights in the mark are granted except as expressly authorized in this notice or under written agreement.
1.4 Common Law Notice
NOTICE: These rights are based on common law use only. Federal trademark registration is pending. Common law rights are limited to the geographic areas where the mark has been actually used and do not provide the benefits of federal registration, including nationwide priority, presumption of validity, federal court jurisdiction, or the right to use the ® symbol.
2. PROTECTED MARKS &ASSETS
2.1 Trademark Claims (Pending Registration)
The following marks are claimed under common law trademark rights (™ may be used where appropriate):
• SONICVOX™ (USPTO Application Serial No. 99544591 – Registration Pending)
• Globalizer Pro™ (USPTO Application Serial No. 99544643 – Registration Pending)
2.2 Standard Character Marks
• SONICVOX™ (USPTO APPLICATION SERIAL NO. 99544591; REGISTRATION PENDING)
• GLOBALIZER PRO™ (USPTO APPLICATION SERIAL NO. 99544643; REGISTRATION PENDING)
2.3 Product Descriptors
• SonicVox Clone Crafter
• SonicVox Speech Flow
• SonicVox Pixel Lab
• SonicVox Voice Morph
• SonicVox Voice Cleaner
• SonicVox Subtitle Generator
• SonicVox Track Cleaner
• SonicVox Dub Lip-Sync
• SonicVox Transcribe
• SonicVox SFX Forge
• SonicVox Studio Director
• SonicVox Editor Toolkit
• SonicVox Speech Extractor
• SonicVox Transcribe X
• SonicVox AI Chat
• SonicVox Synth API
• SonicVox APIs & Plugins
• SonicVox White-Label Enterprise
2.4 Add-On Sub-Products
• SonicVox Doc Speaker
• SonicVox PDF Speaker
• SonicVox Script Crafter
• SonicVox Web Speaker
• SonicVox / Google Doc Voice
• SonicVox / Slack Integrator
• SonicVox / Discord Bot
• SonicVox / Notion Integrator
• SonicVox / Zapier Integrator
• SonicVox Webhook
• SonicVox Podcast Forge
• SonicVox Audiobook Creator
• SonicVox Meeting Recap
• SonicVox / Telegram Bot
• SonicVox / Spotify Podcaster
• SonicVox Pipeline for YouTube
• SonicVox / Twitter/X Bot
• SonicVox / Hubspot Integrator
• SonicVox / LinkedIn Integrator
• SonicVox / Salesforce Integrator
• SonicVox / eMail Newsletter
• SonicVox / LMS Voice
• SonicVox Accessibility
• SonicVox Poly Voice
• SonicVox Storage Sync
• SonicVox IVR Call-flow
• SonicVox Live Support
2.5 Reference Note
Refer to SonicVox Core in User Dashboard for more information.
3. SCOPE OF PROTECTION
3.1 Common Law
Common law trademark rights extend to:
3.1.1 Mark Usage
The mark SONICVOX™ as used in connection with any AI-related audio, video, agent, translation, or marketing service.
3.1.2 Geographic Scope
Geographic territories where the mark has been officially used in commerce.
3.1.3 Trade Dress
Trade dress and product configuration, to the extent distinctive and legally protectable under applicable law.
3.1.4 Domain Names
Associated domain names to the extent they incorporate the SONICVOX mark.
3.2 Right Upon Federal Registration
Upon federal USPTO registration, protection will extend to:
• Nationwide priority from date of filing
• Constructive notice of ownership
• Presumption of validity and exclusive right to use
• Ability to bring infringement actions in federal court
• Statutory damages and attorney(s) fees (for intentional infringement)
• Basis for international trademark registration
• Right to use ® symbol
• Ability to prevent importation of infringing goods
4. PERMITTED USE
4.1 Nominative Fair Use
Third parties may reference "SonicVox" without permission, only when:
- The product or service cannot be readily identified without using the trademark (e.g., "compatible with SonicVox");
- Only so much of the mark is used as is reasonably necessary to identify the product/service; and
- The use does not suggest sponsorship or endorsement by SonicVox.
4.2 Authorized Use
The following uses require prior written authorization:
• Use of SonicVox logos, designs, or stylized marks;
• Prominent display implying partnership or endorsement;
• White-label or co-branding arrangements;
• Reseller, affiliate, or partner branding;
• Domain name registration incorporating SONICVOX; and
• Use of SONICVOX in advertising, marketing materials, or promotional content
4.3 Proper Attribution
When permitted to reference SonicVox:
• Use ™ symbol (not ® until federal USPTO registration issues).
• Include attribution: “SonicVox is a trademark of WP Global Syndicate LLC.”
• Do not alter or modify the mark.
• Maintain visual distinction from your own branding.
• Use marks as adjectives, not nouns or verbs, and do not pluralize or modify possessively.
Marks must be used as adjectives and not as nouns or verbs, must not be pluralized or possessively modified, and must not be combined with other marks without authorization.
5. PROHIBITED USE
5.1 Trademark Infringement
• Use of SONICVOX or confusingly similar marks in connection with competing goods/services
• Use is likely to cause confusion, mistaken identity, or deception as to source, affiliation, or endorsement
• Registration of domain names incorporating SONICVOX in bad faith
5.2 Trademark Dilution (where applicable under federal law, following registration)
• Blurring: use that impairs distinctiveness
• Tarnishment: use that harms reputation
5.3 False Designation of Origin
• False claim of affiliation, sponsorship, connection, or endorsement
• Use suggested services are provided, approved, or certified by SonicVox
5.4 Unauthorized Modifications
• Altering logos, colors, fonts, or design elements
• Creating derivative or composite marks
• Using mark in a manner that disparages or misrepresents the brand
6. ENFORCEMENT
6.1 Rights Reservation
WP Global Syndicate LLC reserves all rights to enforce its trademark rights to the extent permitted by law.
7. LIMITS ON ENFORCEMENT (UNREGISTERED MARK)
7.1 Geographic Limitation
• Common law rights extend only to areas of actual use
• Cannot prevent use in territories where WP Global Syndicate LLC has not used the mark
• Competing user in different geographic area may have superior rights
7.2 Forum Limitation
• Without federal registration, WP Global Syndicate LLC may not rely on the evidentiary presumptions and enhanced remedies provided by federal registration, and enforcement may require proof of common law rights and likelihood of confusion.
• Must bring claims in state court under:
State trademark statutes (Oklahoma Trademark Act, 78 Okl. St. § 21 et seq.)
Common law unfair competition
Passing off / palming off torts
State court remedies are more limited and harder to obtain
7.3 Burden of Proof
• Must prove actual use in commerce and acquired distinctiveness
• Must prove actual consumer confusion
• No presumption of validity or ownership
• Defendant can challenge ownership and scope of rights
7.4 Remedies Limitation
• Cannot obtain statutory damages (15 U.S.C. § 1117) – only actual damages
• Cannot recover attorney’s fees unless exceptional case
• Cannot obtain treble damages for willful infringement
• Injunctive relief more difficult to obtain without presumption of validity
7.5 Administrative Limitations
• Cannot use Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) proceedings
• Cannot file opposition or cancellation proceedings against conflicting federal applications
• Cannot use Anti-Cybersquatting Consumer Protection Act (ACPA) for domain disputes
• Cannot prevent importation of goods using the mark (15 U.S.C. § 1124)
7.6 Available Remedies (Unregistered)
• Cease-and-desist letters (limited effectiveness without registration)
• State court actions for unfair competition
• Injunctive relief (if likelihood of confusion proved)
• Actual damages (difficult to prove and quantify)
• UDRP proceedings for domain disputes (limited to clear bad faith cases)
8. Right Upon Federal Registration
8.1 Enhanced Enforcement Rights
• Federal court jurisdiction nationwide
• Presumption of validity (15 U.S.C. § 1057(b))
• Nationwide constructive use priority from filing date (15 U.S.C. § 1057(c))
• Statutory damages up to $2,000,000 for counterfeiting (15 U.S.C. § 1117(c))
• Attorney's fees available (15 U.S.C. § 1117(a))
• Treble damages for willful infringement
• Enhanced remedies under ACPA for cybersquatting ($100,000+ per domain)
• Customs enforcement to prevent imports
• International registration basis (Madrid Protocol)
8.2 Jurisdiction
• Prior to federal registration: Oklahoma state courts
• After federal registration: Federal courts (nationwide jurisdiction)
9. DISCLAIMER
9.1 Informational Purpose Only
This trademark notice is informational and does not expand or modify any contractual obligations under SonicVox’s Terms of Service or other agreements.
9.2 No Warranty
This trademark notice does not constitute a warranty of non-infringement.
9.3 Third-Party Rights
Third-party rights may exist.
9.4 User Responsibility
Users are responsible for conducting appropriate trademark searches and clearance before adopting any marks.
10. Contact
10.1 Legal Entity
Legal – WP Global Syndicate LLC, Oklahoma City, OK
Phone: (405) 563-5337
10.2 Trademark Inquiries
Email: legal@sonicvox.ai
10.3 Mailing Address
13148 Cottingham Rd.
Oklahoma City, OK 73142
10.4 Requests and Reporting
Report infringement: legal@sonicvox.ai
Request license/permission: legal@sonicvox.ai
