Trademark question (mixed wording)

Unfortunately, this cannot be addressed here on a public Q&A forum and in the hypothetical. Before you invest in any trademark make sure you...

This is called "bundling" and it is permissible (e.g. in kits, gift baskets, etc.) so long as you are not presenting a false association,...

Protecting Your Trademark (question)

You need to discuss this over in private. In some cases, merely using the domain in good faith and where no market confusion occurs would be no...

Do you think the grounds for opposition and evidence is sufficient enough to stop the other person's mark from being registered?

You are in two different classes but the goods are related. I can see an argument both ways because TM 2 in class 003 is further distinguished by...

Your understanding is correct. The common law prior rights holder has to demonstrate the scope of their market area which is considered the extent...

Photography selling prints copyright question

Who knows? If you transformed the image in such a way that the copyright owner would not be able to discern it, then you have little to worry about...

How do I impose the right copyright laws on my company's independent contractors?

You should have a proper independent contractor agreement created that has all the work-for-hire, indemnification, NDA/NNN provisions, etc. You...

Roughly how much should I expect to pay an IP/copyright lawyer, and is payment in installments frowned on?

In all likelihood you will only need one lawyer, not always of course. Regards to costs, it will vary greatly which is why you need to take your...

Is there a strategy to developing my product line, advertise and sell without infringing on copyright and trademark law?

This is a problem under a copyright and possibly trademark analysis. Before you invest anything meaningful here, I suggest that you consult...

Public domain item? question about republishing an old pamphlet.

It is true that the recipes themselves are not covered under copyright protection, but a recipe book or pamphlet would be. If your plan is to just...