Will I have to rename our family farm because some business came along and got a patent for the name of the farm for coffee?

If you have received a cease and desist letter, then you should have your attorney respond. Your attorney will ensure that any response is in the...

Trademark rights are acquired by using the mark in a specific geographic area, for specific goods or services, to distinguish your goods or...

The use of "The" in front of a name makes absolutely no difference from the standpoint of likelihood of confusion. If that is the only difference,...

You can use a atrademark owned by someone else to truthfully name or describe their product. Stating that your product works with their product...

Which is more preferable to hire Senior Attorney or Junior Attorney?

You should look for: 1) Experience and a track record of success. 2) Good reputation for honest advice and zealous representation. 3)...

Can we use the title Lay Down Sally or Lie Down Salli to fundraise or would we need copyright permission from Eric Clapton?

You would need permission for this use, since copyright as well as right of publicity would be at issue. If you do a search on the Copyright...

I make baby pocket wreaths, and use material with designs, to give as gifts? Is this allowed?

If you are giving an occasional gift, this is fine. If this goes beyond an occasional gift and becomes a business venture, then the purchase of...

Using another manufactures product in my product, do I need permission?

As long as you are buying the LED flameless candle from a legitimate source, any patent, trademark, or other intellectual property rights...

Having a patent application pending does not prevent you from leaving. However, you may have a duty to provide continuing assistance to your...

Can our seniors do this?

What you propose is most likely copyright infringemetn. Depending on the amount of material used, the substantiality of the material to the work...