My union Construction Company operating in San Francisco is interested in changing its to something more recognizable name.

If this Swiss company has no market presence here in the US or if so operates in a different channel of business this will not be an issue. While...

Look, if you are honestly just giving them away as gifts and they do not touch a commercial use in any manifestation I would not be concerned about...

How do I protect myself in a joint venture?

AS noted, you really just need to memorialize your intentions in a proper written agreement. I suggest that you consult with a lawyer in...

Trade Mark Infringement

First, you really need to go and get a proper legal analysis anytime you receive any letter that threatens legal action. But you might be able to...

Can I trademark the word Golfin'

The likelihood of success with the mark depends on what goods or services it will be used to describe. For example, "Golfin'" as a TM for a putting...

Does a general partnership have to be registered for it to be the applicant in a federal trademark application?

Frankly, I agree with my colleague that said put it in your own names for now and assign it over to a proper entity once you create one. I would...

Do i need permission to print a logo of a company such as " dubble bubble" for my gumball machine?

You received some good answers. While it is true that in general using a company's logo to refer to them is often considered more than what is...

Can I have the same book title under a different genre as another writer ?

Yes, there are many books that possess the same title. Titles to single creative works cannot be afforded trademark protection unless they are part...

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Is it illegal to buy paid courses, summarize the information (fully citing the original work), and sell the summary?

You received great responses. As noted, Cliff Notes operates under a clear fair use and frankly one of the reasons they avoid legal action is...

Starting a small T-Shirt Company - What exact steps should we take to determine the legality of using a quote on a T-shirt?

Using quotes will generally be permitted. This is largely because using what amounts to a very small portion of a much larger body of work will not...