Is the trade name, LLC and the domain name I own a violation of someone else intellectual property.

I agree with my colleagues' answers. As far as trademark rights are concerned, you may not rely on the "clearance" performed by the Secretary of...

Can you respond to a Trademark "cease and desist letter' with a Petition to Cancel? Criteria for Petition to Cancel?

Trademark law is a very sophisticated area of practice. To a non professional, it may seem an easy thing to deal with, but trust me, it is not....

I saw a branded logo on the internet that fits my business. How can I use that without infringement?

I cannot elaborate on your set of facts. There is not enough information for a determination whether you have any chance to utilize the logo that...

Indicators that a trademark containing "North Carolina" in its title will be rejected b/c it's geographically descriptive?

In the USPTO, a disclaimer of the name of the state and all generic wording will save the day. Of course, only if there is a distictive element...

Patent and trademark question

You have not provided sufficient information about your situation. I would strongly recommend that you consult with an attorney practicing in the...

I did the trade name, and the trade mark with my state got the green light and the paper work by my questions is.

You may use the TM symbol anytime you claim common law rights in a name, with or without state trademark registration. The ® symbol, however,...

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A competitor sent me an email saying I'm infringing on their copyright for product designs - what should I do?

You should have an attorney practicing in the IP area look into your case. The advice will depend on the facts of the case.

Your question seems to be more complex than it looks on the surface. While I agree with my colleagues’ comments on fair use, in general, there may...

Would it be advisable to seek legal help about infringement? What might I expect?

As your question is formulated, it is impossible to give a plausible answer. I do not understand why you would start marketing an “item,” obviously...

Copyright infringement or not? Plan to sell trademarked/copyrighted items I don't want anymore.

Being the physical owner of an item, is not the same as being the owner of the copyright to the work embodied in that item. The first sale doctrine...