You received a good, and very detailed, answer above. I agree with Attorney Thomas. I will just add what I have told my clients in this...

Unfortunately, the best answer here is probably that you need to hire an attorney to look at the specifics of the exact brand you want to register,...

Slogans are generally protected by trademarks, when they can be. However, a trademark requires actual use in interstate commerce to be registered...

There are definitely options here for arguing that you had a right to use the trademark in this scenario... but those defenses come into play if...

If you do not base it on someone else's photos, videos, drawings, artwork, sculpts, etc., then you are not likely to face copyright...

While a patent application is still under examination (including final rejection, before abandonment), there are very few options for enforcing it...

I agree with the responses that you received above. The name may or may not be protected by registered trademark, or may have common-law trademark...

I am sorry to hear about your situation and definitely think you are right to be seeking an attorney at this point. Though a number of us on...

Your question is whether, if you knowingly violate the terms of a contract that you are making (purchasing the software), are they likely to come...

I agree with what Attorney Chen said, above. Depending on the amount, small claims court may be the best recourse (though, as mentioned, this...