Can I use a business name that has already been trademarked?

You should have a US full trademark search done, which would include, at least USPTO registered trademarks, USPTO pending trademark applications,...

Trying to get trademark polar popcorn, but it was stopped due to polar puffs

On the surface, you may have a decent argument against a refusal to register based on likelihood of confusion, however, even if you convince the...

What can I do to prevent a trademark conflict?

You may want and/or be able to, at an appropriate time, to file an opposition to the other party's trademark application. You should discuss...

Not sure what "modify it heavily" would mean. Generally copyright includes at least the exclusive right to prepare derivative works based on a...

It would be important to look at the particular office action. However, generally, there may be a 3 month window to respond without penalty, and...

Can I use the first verse of a song (Dust in the wind by Kansas) for a comedy bit?

Copyright generally includes at least, the exclusive rights to reproduce the copyright work in copies and to prepare derivative works based on the...

I make wind chimes. wood shapes such as animals or tools or sporting goods. Can i paint them that may come close to nfl colors

It would be important to see exactly how you are painting these items, and how you would advertise these items, to see if there are trademark...

If you have a confusingly similar proposed trademark for selling similar goods/services compared to a pre-existing U.S. registered trademark, you...

If you use a Gucci design trademark you may be sued for at least trademark infringement. In addition, at least, if the Gucci design includes a...

I put in my logo / trademark at the end of may should I open LLC as well

You should discuss with an intellectual property attorney admitted in NJ in a private consultation. Many intellectual property attorneys in the...