What are my options regarding my brand/store's name if someone has a trademark to a similar name, dealing in the same product?

Just based on what you wrote here, it looks as though they beat you to being first to use the mark within this particular market area under common...

In this case, only if the domain owner began using it in bad faith would you be able to do anything about it. We all have a right to speculate on...

How do I d a full trademark search with options?

Short phrases cannot be protected under copyright, but they might be protectable as slogans or taglines if used as a source identifier or in other...

Do I need patent protection for my website containing original software application?

The odds that a patent will add value or be economically viable for a website or software on its own these days are probably pretty slim, but...

Can I get a NDA for a new sharing-economy app/website start-up similar to Airbnb?

An idea in itself is not really protectable even if you create a contract. A Non-Disclosure/Non-Use (NNN) Agreement needs to be sufficiently...

Can I sell a book with pictures of products that other companies sell?

Presumably, yes, so long as you are not infringing on any copyright interests, which you shouldn't be if you are taking your own photos....

Should I set my contract with a worker for my startup business up as a personal or business contract?

if your plan is to hold the IP personally then I agree it makes sense to have the work-for-hire / IC agreement as between you (as opposed to your...

How many trademarks are necessary for best protection?

In most cases, what you described would be three separate trademark filings. Two standard character text marks and a design / image mark for the...

I bought a domain name and was told by another company that the name is trademarked, can I get in trouble?

It is very possible that your use of the domain would be seen as cybersquatting. I would not conclude that here because many companies share the...

It all depends on whether the Russian entity has been operating in the US market. This is why you need to have a proper clearance search done...