Will I need a lawyer I have an invention idea?

You should definitely speak to a patent attorney. The benefits are: 1) Getting a good idea of which features are - and are not - likely to be...

I have a question in using the word snuggy (not snuggie) on an idea I have.

Trademark infringement is determined based on an eight factor test, with the most important factors being the similarity (appearance, sound,...

Is my idea patentable ?

Unfortunately it is probably not patentable. Providing offers and rewards is a standard business method that can be implemented with or without a...

What type of legal work do I need?

You have received some good answers so far. The most critical reason for the clearance search is to make sure your name is not confusingly similar...

If I design a businesses logo and they never trademark it, who owns it?

As others have stated, trademark rights are based on use of the trademark in connection with goods or services, so the company using the trademark...

Can someone use our company name, without asking, if I don't copyright it using uspto, even if it is a registered business name?

A good starting point is an understanding of the different types of registrations to be considered. A business name registration is filed with...

What to do when someone filed a trademark for my real name ?

Merely wanting to use a name does not give you the ability to file an opposition. You would need to show that you already have trademark rights in...

A trademark can certainly be used by renting or leasing the goods, or by licensing someone else to sell the goods. However, I agree with the...

As stated by others, the standard is likelihood of confusion - would a consumer see the other mark and believe that the product or service...

Is there any such thing as common law trade names and trade marks?

Yes, there is such a thing as common law trademark rights. Although registration is an important step in protecting one's rights to a trademark,...

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