This is going to be a very fact intensive scenario. If the defendant is now in VA and that is where all his assets are, then it will likely be...

As noted, it certainly sounds as if you would be infringing on at least the copyright protection in those characters. Before you commit to...

As noted, so long as you are not infringing on the IP of others then this should not be a problem. Before you commit to anything, however, I...

It is certainly possible that this mark is already being used in the classes you are seeking. Before you invest in any trademark of your own...

As noted, the agreement needs to be reviewed of course and IL has "adequate consideration" requirements before a non-solicitation with an employee...

People are free to discuss other people. If you are being defamed by false statements of facts that have caused you damages, that is different....

The best anyone can do here is a "maybe." Before you invest in any trademark of your own make sure you get some legal guidance upfront. It is...

I can tell that this is far too fact intensive of a scenario for us to address here. At this point, I have way more questions than answers....

You received some good responses. This needs to be treated like any other trademark apart from the due diligence referenced about regards to...

You have to be very careful that you do not expose yourself to lawsuits for claims like defamation or the public disclosure of private facts....