Business question. i have a c store and i have coke cooler given to store for lease five years ago.

Your lease with them probably says you agree to any reasonable time they want to pick it up. If they chose a time during your business hours, you...

What do I need to do to obtain a LLC and register as an business in MD and Trademark my Logo?

The LLC should be handled by a Maryland attorney. If it's truly simple you may be able to do that yourself. But it's better to consult with a...

Does the Fitbit patent also cover the band? Can I design and sell a band without any patent infringement?

Fitbit has many patents. You shouldn't expect an opinion on this forum for any specific product or design of yours. You'll need to hire an attorney...

That sounds like trademark infringement to me. You'd be capitalizing on the popularity of characters due to someone else's hard work to make and...

Can I trademark/copyright a symbol? I.e. Using the Chinese symbol for courage as a logo.

Symbols, including words in other languages, can be registered as trademarks (copyright doesn't apply to what you're describing). You'll have to go...

Legal to trademark a name in use on Facebook, but not filed/trademarked by them?

It depends on what else is happening with that name. You've gotten good advice already. Googling for uses isn't adequate. You should consult a...

I need to trademark my name but someone else in another state has my name, can I still trademark my name?

It depends on what you're doing with the name. If you're making faucets (like Delta Faucets) and the other is operating airlines (like Delta...

I have a company called Bank Roll Barbies, can I be sued for using the word barbie's. Not using Barbie but "Barbie's"

Attorney Napoli said it all. Their mark will probably be deemed famous. That broadens the scope of what will be confusingly similar. No one on here...

I need legal protection to safely market my app idea, where do I start?

You should do several things. Consult with an attorney to discuss your business goals. What's your budget for the app? What marketing do you intend...

The key is likelihood of confusion. You're both making mobile apps. You'll be on the same app stores, right? It will probably be deemed confusingly...