Could I print, Happiness is...A Michigan loss, on a t shirt without it being a trademark or copyright infringement?

You can probably print the text. As long as you stay away from the team's mark and registered logo. The combination of the team font and colors...

If a trademark is facing a petition to cancel on the grounds that it is merely descriptive...

If the registrant loses, the application will be cancelled. If you would want to go on the supplemental register, you would need to refile. I...

I want open a virtual store need pay fee or tax to govern California?

You need to set up appropriate tax payments in California, contact your accountant and local business attorney. It is difficult to tell if the...

Question about fair use vs. trademark infringement.

It would be considered infringement of any copyright to the game board and artwork, and trademark infringement of the brand. None of the versions...

Copyright question - client is using a logo from a business card I designed to promote his business.

It appears that you may have an enforceable copyright claim, subject to review of the FB correspondence and contract. Presumably you filed for...

I signed as co-applicant for a visa card for a friend who wanted to rebuild her credit status. She maxxed out the card.

That's why her credit was bad in the first place! You probably don't have any recourse. Why would you sign for her in the first place?

How do I know if I am infringing on a non-trademarked logo?

It depends on who has used "RUN" inside of the state (Map?) of Oregon first. As well as the extent of the use. You should consult with an...

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US Trademark. Same word & same general industry.

No, your mark is infringing, whether plain or stylized! You will be buying yourself a lawsuit. Why don't you hire an experienced trademark...

Trademarked name is being utilized as part of an acronym. Is this infringement?

Registration by the secretary of state is not an infringement. However, depending on the scope of your rights, their use of "smile Earners" on...

Can a corporation in another state legally hijack my domain by trademarking it?

They can if you allow it. I suggest that you retain experienced trademark counsel to monitor their trademark application, if it has indeed been...