Greetings,

We`re looking to better name our relatively new workshop aimed at giving students a more clear direction for their career. As a comparison, it`s like "Outward Bound" for developing a sense of occupational and life direction/purpose/mission -- an in-depth, systematic process to supply a sense of purpose or vision to direct their future educational and work-related decisions.

We`re looking for a workshop name that works both now, and hopefully as an established, recognized name.

Your thoughts (and replies) are greatly appreciated!

Best wishes,

Steve Bohler

http://www.TheOxfordProgram.com

http://www.CareerFitNow.com

http://www.StudentCareerCounseling.com

I would check with somebody about "oxford" trademark.

No, I am not affiliated with Oxford University, although I have held my workshop on its grounds and the naming of my company comes from an experience there.

-Steve

Hello Craig,

I have done trademark searches in the past. Since Oxford is a town in many parts of the US, in addition to being a university, there are LOTS of businesses with Oxford in the name. One example is the "Oxford Royale Academy". They`re in Oxford, but not associated with the university.

So, I don`t foresee any problems, as long as I stay away from existing trademarks. I`ve used the dba of "The Oxford Program" for about 8 years now without any issues (I know that doesn`t mean there couldn`t be one in the future).

James, if you think I could be infringing on another`s trademark, I would love to know.

Thanks again,

Steve

Hi Craig,

Thanks for your input. I also believe in not making people think.

On the other hand, I want something a bit more "catchy", like "Outward Bound" has done. The workshop has always been called "The Oxford Program of Career Change" or "The Oxford Program of Career Direction".

I guess I could try the latter one again.

Thanks again!

Steve