Absolutely not! If you want to mark patent pending you need to file a patent application. You can be sued by a competitor for damages, due to...

Proper use of Logos?

If you are using a logo that identifies a source and would have consumers associate the product or service with that source, or is likely to lead...

How can I check if an image is copyrighted?

You are confusing trademark logo's with copyrighted designs. As far as brand names, there are searches that we, as trademark attorneys do to clear...

Can Local.com trademark the term "local"?

Sure, they can and they have. See link below. If you use the word local descriptively in your website, then you will probably be OK. However if...

You need to send them a DMCA takedown notice from a Japanese law firm. We, like other US Copyright/IP attorneys work with various Japanese firms. ...

I want to create a letter covering the following: No one has the right to publish without my permission and safe guard my book.

You need an experienced Copyright/IP attorney to prepare a non-disclosure and work for hire agreement with your editor. I suggest that you contact...

Provisional Patents and what is protected and not protected

A provisional patent application is not published, unless you file a National or PCT non-provisionsal application. So you have nothing to worry...

We'd like to file a federal lawsuit. How does a small business go about defending its rights with a small budget?

Unfortunately, policing and protecting your brand is something that a business must do to maintain their market share and to prevent the loss of...

The costs vary greatly on the type of product, the type of search and the type of patent that you are seeking to protect. For Example, a design...

The only way is to obtain a license from MLB and potentially the Kansas City Royals. Even if a particular logo has not been registered, it will...