The fact that the name was used in a cartoon show will not cause you a problem, unless the author or someone else has used the mark and/or filed a...

Can another business that sells items in my classification use the first half of my trademarked name?

Your first mistake is not having an experienced trademark attorney advise you and prepare the Cease and Desist letter. If you did, you would not...

What I have to do now

Pay the fee and obtain a release. Stop illegally downloading movies! If you want to negotiate, retain an experienced Copyright attorney. I...

Is depicting the rape of a fictional character who is a minor in a hand drawn comic illegal in the state of Michigan?

Wow! You are really playing with fire! Get your Criminal Defense Team lined up in advance. Definitely not an Entertainment Law question. I...

Could I legally register a company as BGE standing for Be Good Entertainment even there is already a company that goes as BGE i.

Incorporation is a State by State determination and depends on whether the same company name is listed on the corporate register for that state. ...

Does this company have grounds to dispute my use of the trademarked name if we are working on different markets?

Sure they have grounds, they claim your product is related and is marketed in the same channels of trade. However, whether they have a chance on...

You are much better off filing the application as an "Intent To Use" ITU application and filing a Declaration of Use to once you make actual sales...

Using popular cartoon images for a personal greeting card

All are violations of the owner's mostly Disney's copyrights. If you want a Disney card for a child, you have to buy it, or obtain a license from...

No, you cannot, unless it is for very different goods. If it is for the same or similar goods, you are likely to be liable for trademark...

Can I name the company in the title and throughout the book? What are the possible and probable ramifications?

You can writ your book, but you are responsible for any misstatements. The company can sue you for defamation for any statements that they believe...