Trademark a name when a company in the same industry is using part of the term in their registered service mark (SM)?

You've gotten excellent advice from the other two attorneys. You should also address the issue of trademark infringement with yiur domain name...

Can I upcycle a product and resell?

Unless you get a trademark license from the original manufacturer of each style of back pack the answer is no. The back packs have a recognizable...

My boyfriend works at a sausage shipping factory, and today he was told that he can’t bring peanut butter to work?

I have changed the category from Business to Consumer Protection. A food manufacturer is absolutely within its rights to require employees not to...

Serving Secretary of State ?

In most states the answer is "NO." In fact it is generally common practice to not only attempt to serve notice directly to a commercial party but...

Do I owe a percentage of any profits from a documentary I make to a crew member who worked for free?

You have a problem with taking advantage of this guy. Its called unjust enrichment. You need to see an entertainment lawyer because this guy's...

Is a CWOF a conviction? A CWOF is not a conviction. If you agree to a CWOF, you have not been convicted of a crime. But a CWOF will count as a...

I changed the practice area from intellectual property to trademark infringement. On your facts what you are describing is trademark infringement....

I must disagree with my colleagues. Pictures of complainant's house and personal property were used for commercial purposes, there are issues of...

You need to tread very carefully here. Speak to a patent attorney on a highly confidential basis and bring your intellectual property agreement...

A lawyer recently had me sign a transfer for a family elevator document and she added wording after I signed it and altered it

I have changed the field of law to ethics and professional responsibility. I ratify the previous attorney's advice that you immediately hire your...