The mark might still be in use, or perhaps another confusingly similar is that belongs to another. Before you invest in any trademark make sure...

What can I do about someone using my mailing address

There is nothing you can do if someone wants to use your address. Nothing. All they need is to write it down on some form and that's it. You...

Hi, I am a published author and there's a legal issue with one of my books. Do I need a lawyer to counter their lawyer?

You really need to get some solid and specific advice on this. There are far too many missing details for us to be helpful here. Before you...

The USPTO will only require that you prove out your use in each class and for only one good/service within that class. If you are selling hats and...

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If the items you are buying are unbranded then in all likelihood they were sold intended to be branded by the purchaser. But not necessarily so....

The short answer is of course yes. Anytime you receive a letter that threatens you like this you should get some solid legal advice. Before...

Can I create a silhouette of a public domain photo and then sell it?Or take a public domain silhouette, modify it and resell it?

If the work is truly in the public domain then you are free to do anything you want with it as if it was your own. If you have concerns, I...

Can I sell flashcards I make using the same subject as a children's board book?

You are essentially asking for a proper analysis without the ability for any of us to actually see and make that comparison. If you have...

I am planning to start a kit that includes several products. Most of them I will be buying in bulk and putting them in the kit?

There is nothing unlawful about "bundling" products in say a kit or a gift basket, etc. but as noted you need to be aware of the issues. You cannot...

The question is not entirely whether you make money from it, but rather whether this was a commercial use or just for personal use. So if the gift...