Can I force a plaintiff to dismiss with prejudice?

Once you file a counterclaim, you don't have to agree to the dismissal without prejudice. You can insist in settlement negotiations that it be...

Can I apply a trademark I own to goods I do not produce but do sell?

What you want to do is called private labelling of another company's product as your own. You need permission, a private label agreement with the...

Can/should I fight it? What are the alternatives?

Well. you can fight the takedown under the procedure for takedown notices that have been established by Etsy to conform with the DMCA (The Digital...

Yes you can. But where you can get into trouble, as you astutely pointed out, is by including the NBA and Team Logos and pictures of the players...

Do you have a way that will ensure my retailers adhere to my MAP on legal grounds and they will be punished for violating?

A carefully drafted contract with your retailers needs to be prepared by our IP/Trademark attorney. There are NY State law and federal antitrust...

It depends what services your social media website is marketing. Same with the Companion Class. Also, don't worry about the US...

Would Trademark registration be denied if names were a similar social media service as "Petable" and "Petable Me"?

Yes, most likely since there would be a likelihood of confusion as to sponsorship or source. I suggest you seek professional advice from an...

If we kept our training and licensing programs totally separate, would it still be considered a franchise?

This fact situation is much too complex to advise you on this forum. You need to speak with a Trademark/Franchising Attorney who can advise you in...

Rights go with use in commerce and could last as long as use is continuing. I suggest that you seek professional advice from an experienced...

Trying to understand how corporations are able to trademark business names with common word like the case of Under Armour.

Unfortunatly, changing the spelling only clears your search in the USPTO TESS and Wipo data bases. However, if you applied for registration,...