Where exactly in the Official Gazette does USPTO publish new trademarks?

The status of the application, including publication status, is much easier to find by simply doing a trademark search on the USPTO website than ...

What can I do next regarding this trademark problem?

The other application was filed based on the bona fide intention to use the mark. You claim actual use since 2015. Although they have priority in...

Creating an energy bar company legal issues?

Your question raises patent, trademark, and copyright issues. Beginning with trademark: You should treat your company name, product name, and...

Does a “letter of protest memorandum” and a "Notice of Opposition" have the same merits

Letters of Protest are notoriously unsuccessful in cases where they should really carry more weight. The outcome of the letter of protest has...

Do I need (1.) a trademark, or (2.) a copyright to protect a catchy unique name logo for sportswear to sell commercially?

Before adopting a trademark, I always recommend a full trademark search and clearance opinion. The search covers not only federal registrations,...

How do I file an opposition?

An opposition is a mini-litigation before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. This is not something you should attempt yourself. If you do...

I have a very good idea about an addition to MS word and other writing programs. What do I need to do to patent my idea?

In order to protect your idea, it must be novel (no one has done it before), nonobvious (one skilled in the art and familiar with all prior art...

This would violate the copyright, and appears to go beyond fair use. However, if the school or the teacher were to do the copying, sovereign...

Can you US trademark a name for an online company that sells products similar to an online company in the UK with similar name?

Although use of the trademark in the UK does not create rights in the US, it is possible that the UK company is selling in the US. Also, if the UK...

What are my limitations for using another company's product info?

The information itself is not protected. However, the manner in which that information is expressed can be protected by copyright. Be sure not to...