You might be correct, but you may not. Geographically descriptive marks can be weak, but they are available. Certainly it would be easy to check...

Do I need permission to use a real place in my book?

Probably not, as long as you use them descriptively and stay clear of logos or trademarks. To be sure, however, you should clear your book with an...

Newly trademarked name in another state

Trademark rights arise from use, not registration. Registration only perfects and enhances your existing trademark rights. Therefore, the...

There is a good chance that the owners of happyfeet.com could sue you for infringement. I suggest that you retain an experienced trademark...

Questions about opening an adult entertainment business. The following questions are ubiquitous enough as to apply to any area.

Actually, each municipality has different Zoning ordinances and requirements. You need to first settle on a location and then ask your attorney for...

Can you patent an idea for a website that offers a service?

You may be able to if it is Novel, Non obvious and Useful. Also, under the recent US Supreme Court's Alice decision Software and business method...

Trademark question from The Sentinel Group in Lynnwood, WA

No, unfortunately the mark is dead, it was cancelled in 2013, so you are outside the grace period to keep the mark alive. You can file a new...

Copyright, patent, or trademark?

Good question! You will need to clear your brand name under which you will be marketing your planner. For original/artistic materials in the...

Not sure about the original content, you need to be careful that it does not violate the sport's leagues trademarks and the athlete's right of...

I have a shared royalty question. I published a book, I own the copyright. we have 4 partners, the author and two other guys.

Not quite sure if this question is different from the first one. However, as I have advised, My question to you is, did the partners who dropped...