Can a name that is a description get trademarked?

As a general rule, descriptive marks (e.g., ChapStick) cannot be protected unless they acquire secondary meaning. There is a formal process that...

What are the correct legal actions to take to start a business and build a brand with clothing and accessories?

There are a number of legal considerations and what you know for certain at this point is that you need to get some guidance. IN most cases, an LLC...

Can I keep my company name despite the phrase being wordmarked by another company?

Whether your use of the phrase infringes on their mark depends. If the goods and/or services are the same or related then you would likely be...

Can I start my own professional sports magazine and sell it to people?

You are asking way too broad of a question here. Of course you can start such a magazine, but what information you publish and how you present...

I just got this email, I want to know what my options are before I contact the company?

I'm not sure what my colleagues are referring to regards to a law suit. This is a cease and desist letter and it is coming from a non-lawyer...

Is paying CEG TEK through their online site to absolve one from liability a good idea? What should one do in this situation?

It depends a lot on the specific facts and circumstances. If you are seeking specific guidance on how to proceed, you need to discuss it over with...

Partnership/loan to a friend for getting into coffee shop business in NYC. I will not be involved in day to day.

There are far too many moving parts here for any of us to offer any meaningful advice. You should be consulting with a lawyer to flesh out some of...

Yes, of course. You can get back any unused portion of it. A retainer is your money in trust until it is used. Now, what has been used already in...

The immigration laws and the business law are entirely separate and distinct and will not overlap in this way. That is, no one will care about your...

Is there any legal trademark issues with upcycling recycled corks for profit?

It's not so straight forward. I think what you described would be fine, especially if you are using corks that are from a multitude of wine...