Does international trademark prevent someone for using a similar sounding USA trademark?

Probably yes. As long as your use proceeds the use in the US by the foreign company. I always recommend that for a new company or product, that...

Sorry, this is not an entertainment law question. I suggest that you contact the police.

Is there something else I need to do? Will it just go away? What are my next steps? Do I wait to hear from them?

It will likely just go away. However, you should document all steps that you took to take-down and eliminate the listing and all inventory for...

How should I respond to him?

I suggest that you sit down with your manager in person and discuss your situation and make him an offer. If you want you can ask your...

Is it okay to print online discussions like from Avvo.com and give it to other people?

Take a look at the Avvo terms of service it should be specified. For a more detailed advice, I recommend that you contact an experienced...

Can I find myself in violation of others rights by doing this?

Very good question and the answer depends on the subject matter that you photograph and the particular use that you make of the phographs. My...

Yes, a unitary mark has to be one word, although it may be an inseparable conjunction. I suggest that you bring your specific concerns to an...

I don't know why you can't show your prior work, unless the work is owned and copyrighted by someone else, as a work made for hire. If it is, you...

Do I have any legal recourse that I can pursue against sketchers or Invention submission Corp ?

Why did you wait 7 years before trying to do anything? It is very likely to late to act now. For a more detailed advice, I recommend that you...

If someone uses an image from inside my store on a website for commercial purposes without permission do I have legal recourse?

It depends how the picture was used. If having your store as a background served a promotional purpose or was defamatory, you may have a claim. ...