A trademark can be jointly owned by two or more individuals. You may, alternatively, for example, form an LLC or Corporation and have the LLC...

Is MICROSOFT pulling the strings at the USPTO?

Generally, it has become more difficult to get computer software related patents in the last few years due to changes in case law, including a...

Did I miss my window to protect trademark of name that I perform under?

Generally, it would be better to do a U.S. full trademark search, including at least, USPTO registered trademarks, USPTO pending trademark...

It would be important to actually look at your products versus the products they are "inspired by" to see exactly what you mean by "inspired by". ...

Can I tell Home Depot Is A Scammer?

You have, at least, first amendment rights of free speech, which you may assert, however, Home Depot may assert that what you are saying is not...

I’m opening a T-shirt printing company , and I’m confused on what I can and can’t print , characters , teams , etc ?

You can't print something and sell something, if doing so would infringe another's copyrights, trademark rights, or right of publicity rights. In...

What does it take to get a patent if you believe the patent, or a version thereof, already exists?

If you want to get a U.S. patent, you need to, at least, have an invention which is not anticipated or obvious in light of prior art. You...

Can we use photos sorted on Google as Google Usage Rights: free to use or share, even commercially in a book or on a book cover?

Google appears to indicate that it could get the usage rights incorrect, and that they may not be able to tell if the license is legitimate, so...

It appears that a controversial industry has grown regarding putting mugshots of arrested individuals on websites. The mugshot web sites,...

If your proposed podcast name is already being used by someone else for an app to download and play podcasts, then there may be some confusion...