If you are both in the same or related class of good or service adding an exclamation point won't help distinguish the mark. For example, I could...

Copyright question

There is no straight forward answer. Given that this person performed in accordance with a contract albeit verbal that amounted to an offer,...

How to and where to patent ideas for my new online website/app

You really can't protect the "idea" of an app. The odds that a patent will add value or be economically viable for an app these days are probably...

Complicated trademark registration question for the pros here. God bless you if you know the correct plan.

I don't think I would attempt to parse all this out here. If you this you can salvage the application, then I suggest that you consult with a...

Your state of residence really does not matter. If the business activity is all taking place in VA then you should register the business there...

This should not be an issue especially if your use is consistent with political commentary. If however this is for some commercial venture, as my...

Yes, but if the mark is no longer active then there would not be any need to "take it over" you would just apply for registration after you have...

Yes, you can always amend the ownership info at the USPTO if that is what you mean. Before you invest in any trademark make sure you get some...

What is the process behind creating a terms of use and privacy policy for an e-commerce website similar to etsy?

They should be tailored carefully to your platform. Prepare a brief overview of the site noting all the various features and transactions that it...

What regulations/taxes are there for selling to international companies but not shipping to them?

I think you are over-complicating things here. All you said really is that your soon to be created business will sell equipment to your uncles...