And what exactly would be your damages? I know it was a major hassle, but you didn't lose anything or at least not that is apparent from your...

If I were to design pet toys that resemble popular celebrities but all likenesses are my original design is it legal?

This will likely violate the celebrity's right to publicity and privacy as noted. While in theory it is possible that this would fall under a...

Can I trademark a two-syllabus word that is part of another trademark? The trademarked word is a common dictionary word with a Z

You need to have a proper clearance conducted before you do anything further. The only available answer to your question that we here can offer is...

Can i buy a product wholesale,paint, and put a school logo or mascot on it if i pay royalty fee for images ?

Many products are sold at wholesale knowing that the retailer will re-brand them. Typically, they are sold under a white-label agreement. If the...

I had a trademark that is up for renewal. I no longer have sell the product but I wish to keep the registration. Can I?

You need to consult your own lawyer in private to get this kind of advice. When you renew you are affirming continued use of the mark. If you are...

Yes, but perhaps not in your case. It frankly depends. We are really speaking about trademark law here and the analysis can get complicated. Merely...

Can I use my logo and company name during the time my trademark application is being reviewed?

Yes, in fact the USPTO requires your use of the mark before they will grant you any registration. But as my colleague notes, the most important...

If there is a "share" button on a website & you make use of the button, is shared content "fair use" or potential (c) infringe?

Not every infringement , although technically actionable, will be practically actionable. If I see a post on FB that I like and I then "share" it,...

I would bet, but cannot conclude, that they reserved the right to come after you for this in the language of that paperwork you signed. At the end...

Stolen Texts

Well, first I would not be over-reacting to such a situation. We are talking about teenage girls and frankly this kind of non-sense is what they...