How do I limit TESS search results to marks registered, not pending, with the word "Real" in it

I agree with the others who posted that such a search is unlikely to tell you what you really need to know. I also think the best answer to this...

Does international trademark prevent someone for using a similar sounding USA trademark?

Trademark rights are country-by-country. A registration or use in Europe does not provide any US rights. However, you should be aware that if...

Does common law trademark protections last any specific time if the trademark is not registered and not being currently used?

In general, there is a presumption of abandonment after 3 years of nonuse. Notice I said presumption, not certainty. If there is an affirmative...

Are they justified in trademarking the name it self even if its not "stylized" or accompany the actual trademarked logo?

The answer depends on the extent of the rights acquired by the club, as well as whatever likelihood of confusion may exist with whatever they are...

Is there anyway to get them to remove them and sue for compensation?? can show the disclaimer i use

I see you have already received some good advice regarding copyright registration. I will add a few points. One of the requirements for...

A video of me is being used on a well known company's YouTube channel. Can they do that!?

The two possible issues here are copyright and right of publicity. Regarding copyright, the "author" is the owner of the copyright in the...

The similarity of the services, as well as the fact that the names differ by only 1 of the 5 letters, would cause me some concern. However, the...

Ownership of the copyright originated with the author of the photos, not the person who possessed the physical copies. Copyright is personal...

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

It depends. If you are merely mentioning the place in a fictional story, that should be fine. If you are mentioning the place prominently in a...

Can I trademark my "marketplace" website?

You can certainly protect the name of your website as long as the name you pick does not create a likelihood of confusion with someone else's name,...