You will simply start the whole process over again with a new application and the fees will all be the same. Because a significant amount of...

This is not trademark use. Does Shoprite have to be concerned when they write the word "apple" in their marketing? Disney does not own the words,...

I want to name menu items after things in a tv show can I do that or am I at risk for infringement?

When you do that, it will very likely be perceived as you presenting a false association, sponsorship, endorsement or other affiliation with the TV...

Will I be able to advertise a product I'm selling on social media?

I'm not sure what you are asking exactly. I mean you are of free to post links to your business site on facebook, but ultimately activity on that...

I'm looking for an attorney to help me. I can give a phone number to call me? Once you contact me through my email. Thank you.

I suggest that you consult with a lawyer in private and discuss your best course of action in more detail. You can start by calling around to...

I think your question is really speaking to trademark and I will address that below. Regards to patent, this would be most unusual in the context...

The laws of privacy and publicity are state governed and they vary. Many states even extend these laws to deceased persons ranging from 10-100...

Unless the quotes/phrases are being used as a source identifier for a good or service there is not way to protect them. In many cases, merely...

You are not obligated to have them sign anything, but it is not a bad idea to avoid any misunderstandings or accusations of defamation assuming...

Is it legal to repackage an item after selling it?

You need to be careful how you market these. For one, if you are the end user and removed the packaging then you can't sell them now as "new." If...