It is best to get permission to use their logos on the website. Stating facts truthfully however is fine and referring to these companies...

You received some very good responses. If you were not using the name first and they have a federally registered trademark, then they will have the...

The standard is called "confusingly similar." With logos (image / design marks) it is usually less of an issue than with the text portion or the...

Even old brands and logos can have value and are often owned as assets by other firms. Some doing similar things as you aspire to here. So it's a...

Business models and strategies are not usually protected under formal IP like copyright or patent. The brand itself can certainly be protected...

Can a Trademark Examining Attorney turn a hypothetical argument into a new issue?

You need some proper attention on this to examine the specifics. Usually, these arguments are made in the alternative meaning your primary...

It sounds as if you intend on creating a connection between this person and your business, which is different from merely using the name. The name...

The devil is in the details, which we don't have. As noted, it will depend on what you mean exactly. Before you take any action, I suggest that...

It will depend on how you are presenting this. Using quotes will generally be permitted. This is largely because using what amounts to a very small...

Being it is already done, you will need to assign the rights over to you now in order for you to own the IP outright. Otherwise, you receive an...