Are the use of broad sports team color schemes (ex. Blue, Orange, White) considered trademark infringement?

My colleagues offered good insights. If the commercial viability of your products depends on the market recognition of another's trademark or...

Graphic designer ignores my request for original logo file. What do I do?

Who knows? There can be any number of reasons you have not heard back. Yes, there could be legal reasons as noted and you may not be entitled to...

Am I violating copyright laws with my son's painting?

You are describing straight up copyright infringement and while the exercise of artistic expression is great exposure for your kid, this is...

Are we in error of trademarks/copyrights?

You received good insights here. These issues come up a lot especially in craft work and baking, etc. I would not be concerned about painting the...

Contingency fee structure-Copyright infringement cases/claims

You would need a very enticing set of facts and deep pockets on the other side so that any lawyer willing to invest their time knows that there is...

If a trademark exists with 3 words, can I trademark one of the three? The industry is the same/similar.

As noted, first this is no place to come to trademark clearance but might be helpful to locate a lawyer to assist you with that. Next, advice in...

As the other most adequately note, this presents both copyright and trademark issues. Because my colleagues addressed the substantive issues quite...

Wish to TM a company name that was merged (2005) with another larger co and need to assess risk.

As noted by the others, who knows what your risks are at this point and this of course is not the place to come for trademark clearance, but rather...

What is the best way to go about getting a logo trademarked?

My colleagues offer some great insights. I would actually be more concerned about the standard character text mark (the name itself) first right...

Do i need a plaugerism attorney

Only a proper analysis of all the facts and circumstances can tell whether you have any possible claims here. You may, but the battle in these kind...