If I have an LLC is WA state, is the name, logo, slogan etc. automatically declared IP of the company?

Before you invest in any trademark make sure you get some legal guidance upfront. It is of course best practice to clear it before you start using...

When you plan on buying something on offerup, should both parties sign an agreement?

A written agreement is always best to have in place. If this is a big investment, I suggest that you consult with a lawyer in private and discuss...

I don't think I agree that this would violate the publicity and privacy rights of the celebs. These state governed laws kick in when one uses the...

When you purchase licensed fabric that has trademarks and logos, etc. affixed to it you do so for personal use. You are not then entitled to just...

I think the issue falls more under a trademark concern. Are they operating in the same or similar industry or are they in a very different filed...

I have a copy right infringement question

Merely referring to Armalite is not an issue. You are free to use another's trademark descriptively in text to refer to that mark holder. This is...

Regards to copyright, any creative expression will be covered by copyright law automatically. Then you register the work with the US Copyright...

Can I print my Pool Teams Tee Shirts with our opponents signatures on them ?

You should get permission before you transpose the names and signatures of real people onto items intended for sale or promotional purposes. If...

ONE brand name for the same company for 2 different products in 2 different segments ?

Maybe. Before you invest in any trademark make sure you get some legal guidance upfront. It is of course best practice to clear it before you...

How do I determine if I my product is in a similar class as a trademarked phrase?

It certainly sounds as if you are both operating in two distinct classes of goods or services making this a bit of an overreach, but it does...