What are my options moving forward?

You can register your Artist name on the Principal Register, as long as the name is clear. If it is a surname of someone who is living, you will...

Can we operate as "XYZ Hats" without violating "XYZ" trademark? If we appeal, how long does it usually take in court?

It depends on who started to sell their goods first. It also depends on the likelihood of consumer confusion. I suggest that you retain an...

How can i get compensation

In order to be compensated, you need to immediatly retain an experienced Copyright infringement attorney, who will investigate your claim, make...

Can I put college logos on ping pong balls and sell them on College Campuses

You can place College logos on Ping Pong balls and sell them, as long as the college gave you a license to do so. Otherwise, they are likely to...

What happen if the USPTO register our trademark, can we use it?

I suggest that you take this treat seriously and immediately retain an experienced trademark attorney to represent you and respond to the letter. ...

How do I go about copyrighting or trademarking my pseudonym to use for publishing and blogging purposes?

Your pseudonym should first be cleared for use and registration and an application filed for federal trademark registration. If you want to be...

What might this cost me?

The cost of preparing and filing the application is low. However, I recommend that you first have the name(s) cleared in advance by an experienced...

This change would probably cause a likelihood of confusion as to source or sponsorship and you may be sued by Nike. There is no specific rule on...

If I use my own photo of a manufactured doll in my own CD album artwork, costumed satirically, am I infringing on trademark?

If the doll is recognizable, such as Mattel's Barbie, you may be committing Unfair Competition or Trademark Infringement, dilution of a famous...

What do I need to do ? Is this an actual leagle matter ? Can this be real or is someone got a scary scam going on?

It's a well known scam. Wipe your history and cookies. Do a virus/malware scan of your computer.