To the extent that you need to name or describe your product, you must avoid any name that will create a likelihood of confusion with the other...

I see several styles of the milk snob multi use nursing cover. Isnt it illegal for those sellers since that has been patented.

It is unclear whether the rights at issue are patent, trademark, or both. In either case, it is a civil violation for which the risk is a civil...

Can I sue a patent law firm that is out of state?

The fact that the law firm is out of state is not a legal obstacle to suing them, although the attorney who represents you in the suit will need to...

Can I use a quotation that does not appear to be trademarked anywhere?

It is possible that the phrase is still being used as a trademark by the trademark holder even if the registration has lapsed. It is also possible...

This is more likely a breach of contract issue and/or possibly a defamation issue rather than a trademark issue. Depending on the terms of the...

Most patent attorneys hire professonal patent searchers to do their searching. Using someone who makes their living by searching will produce...

In addition to the good information you already received, the circumstances surrounding the writing and recording need to be examined to ensure...

The information on the gravestones is public. Although some aspects of the gravestones could potentially be protected by copyright, given your...

With regards to patents, who has legal priority first to sell or first to file?

The fact that the product is now being sold by someone other than you is prior art with respect to any patent application you would file. If you...

The terms of service of the website would need to be reviewed. Whether any of the content is subject to copyright protection would also need to be...