How would you go about Trade marking a name??

First of all, what goods or services is the man selling under his name? Unless the name is being used in connection with the sale of goods or...

What do I type on a document referring to my patent pending invention? I am request financial aide for manufacturing this inven

I would simply refer to the invention as "patent pending." I would specifically avoid providing the application serial number unless you are in...

Who legally owns the rights to a video edit?

Absent a contract, employment situation, or work made for hire agreement, copyright is owned by the author of the work. An author is anyone who...

Trademark search and registration for company name and logo

You should look for an attorney with: 1) Experience and a track record of success. 2) Good reputation for honest advice and zealous...

I am interested in registering my small business name, slogan and logo. Each registration I want to make it individually

Registering each item separately will generally provide broader protection. You will likely want to use your business name with and without the...

Do I need a lawyer to help get a patent? Do I even need a patent?

Without knowing more about the clothing (which should not be revealed on a public forum) it is difficult to precisely identify the exact forms of...

Both trademarks would be for clothing, so a likelihood of confusion would be found. So, you are going to have to pick another name. Try to...

Do I have to wait for the copyright process to be complete?

You can print and publish the book once all elements of the application - the form, the payment, and the deposit copy - have been received by the...

If I significantly modify a work I have already registered with the US Govt for copyright, do I need to re-register it?

The best way to protect your modified manuscript is to register the modified manuscript. You will have to identify and disclaim the original...

Using Nike brand/logo for a virtual clothing for a virtual social site as a tribute to Nike that will link to real Nike website

You have received excellent advice already. I will add that people and companies have actually been sued for using "tributes" or "congratulations"...