TRADEMARK RISK
· MEDIUM RISK“ChapStick” is trademarked — what Etsy sellers need to know
Everyone calls it ChapStick — but it's still a protected trademark.
- Holder
- Castor Brands Company LLC
- Reg. number
- US 7832790
- Registered
- Jun 17, 2025
- Status
- Active
- Last verified
- May 2026
What Etsy sellers get flagged for
ChapStick is a registered trademark. Etsy sellers making lip balm products, packaging, or accessories who use this term risk trademark complaints.
Safe alternatives to “ChapStick”
lip balm
lip moisturizer
lip care stick
moisturizing lip treatment
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