My small business is picking a name for a product. We want to make sure we do not infringe on another product's trademarked name

I suggest that you speak with a trademark attorney as soon as possible. On the facts you describe, your plan may infringe. Don't describe further...

Clarification, please, on the 'first to file' basis of the USPTO.

As other attorneys noted, first to file just means who files first with the USPTO. That is separate from the existence of a product. Your...

Yes, that is very likely copyright infringement. Speak with an attorney first. Best, Matt

Is having a business name that is similar to another copyright infringement?

What you describe is a TM question. You should speak with a trademark attorney before you spend any money on this business. Best, Matt

Does a DOT COM DOMAIN take trademark precedence over a DOT NET DOMAIN with the same name?

Domain names don't give you (or anyone) rights for registered trademark purposes. They may help to establish common law TM rights. Registering a...

I have an nonprovisional and divisional application - revised version of a allowed application, underway for becoming patent

As the other attorneys here have said, the cost depends on the government fees and attorneys fees. The government fees are relatively easy to...

How do I obtain permission to use photos/stills of famous people/movies?

Even though some of those movies are old, they're still under copyright - it lasts a long time. You'll need to contact the copyright owners - the...

Hi, I wanna register a song with USA copyright office, and send it to some producer to later financially help me publishing my

You should contact a copyright attorney to consult about those terms of use and your use of the potentially copyrighted material that you have...

Hi,I'm Iranian and sing in private.I wanna post my songs on youtube and send the link to a producer in to usa to help me publish

You can register copyright in the songs, individually or as a collection, before taking any other action. You can register copyright yourself or...

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Stealing iPhone from company.

First, don't steal. Second, if you're unsure about whether an act may have been theft, consult with an attorney specializing in criminal law. And...