Obtaining a Subpoena

There are many steps that need to occur before you would even begin to think about this. Any creative expression will be covered by copyright...

Is a trademark application for the supplemental register published for opposition?

It can be canceled, but not opposed. The Supp is tricky and only makes sense in some rare cases. You still need to conduct proper clearance before...

What responsibility do I have to provide my employer with intellectual property that was created prior to my initiation

This is not a question for a simple public Q&A forum as there are far too many variables and it will be very fact intensive. We are not even clear...

If a set of two everyday words are trademarked without a space. For example "catlover", would "cat lover" also be under that TM?

The space would not matter. For example, I could not register a trademark for "Gog gle" or "PizzaHut." Before you invest in any trademark make...

How can I protect my business from competitors domestically and internationally?

The UK entity is not a problem UNLESS they are already operating here or begin operating under that name here before you do. But it appears that...

Can I sell this t-shirt?

Your social or political commentary on Paul is really not your problem an given you are just using his face it is unlikely you would run into...

Can I do anything about a fashion blog using a similar name to my business?

I'm sure I'm stating the obvious when I say that you really need some specific legal advice here far beyond what anyone an offer over this free and...

Looking for best practice

You may end working with more than one attorney to accomplish all your objectives. I think the first stop will be getting some patent advice to see...

I designed a logo for a client, ex-friend. He is now using the logo on collateral and websites but is refusing to pay me.

This is going to default to a contracts claim not an IP infringement. As noted, it was a work-for-hire scenario even though no written contract was...

I don't understand the question. You are asking whether you can use this term in your business name because you fear that to be a problem according...