I opened my business in 2010 with my brand name, last year someone in the same county has copied my business name.

The first thing you need to do is have an experienced trademark litigation attorney determine the scope of the rights that you have established in...

Yes, you need the Athlete's permission. An athlete has a right of publicity to his name and likeness. If you get caught selling them the athlete...

Can an architect have intellectual property on a house she designed and no longer owns?

Your Architect is misguided. She is likely to have copyright rights in the Architectural Plans of your house. Those rights prevent others from...

Should I hire an attorney to copyright my toy?

The clear and simple answer is if you make a mistake, you can lose your rights. You can usually do almost anything pro se, as an individual. But...

What are the benefits of having an attorney file a copyright?

You can file a copyright application yourself. The advantage of having it filed by an experienced copyright attorney is the counsel and advice...

Domain names and trademark law

Filing for registration requires that you specify the IC and goods or services. You need to pay a fee for each IC that you file for. In addition...

RE: trademarks- just started a business- chose a name, checked go daddy- it was avail. got the .com with it- can i proceed?

Wow! There's a lot to read! In short, you should have your trade name clears by an experienced trademark attorney before you start. Otherwise you...

Trade Mark/ Patent Name or Intellectual Property of my Company

You would be likely sued for infringement if you market your services in or to the US.

Exactly how long after public distribution can a product be copyrighted?

There is none. Any time! You should register asap!

Should I be worried about trademark infringement?

You could have a problem if your services are marketed in the same channels channels of trade and may create a likelihood of confusion If so,...