Can I trademark my brand if someone has something similar but not exactly the same ?

The standard for trademark infringement is likelihood of confusion. Would a consumer seeing your trademark believe that the product or service...

If your original application was published more than one year from the filing date of the CIP, then it will be prior art against the CIP, and can...

Do I have to pay a photographer who is filing a claim against me for using a Copyrighted image that I'm not profiting from?

Do not respond yourself. Your attorney can respond in a manner that is not an admission that can hurt you later. Do not ignore this. Before that...

If this was over 4 years ago, you would have a defense under the 3 year statute of limitations for copyright infringement. You should also...

The answer would depend at least in part on whether the trademark would create the appearance of an association with the movie in the minds of...

It depends. If the trademark has been registered in the UK prior to your use of the trademark, and a US application has recently been filed...

How do I find out if a trademark is available ?

Your biggest concern is not whether you can register your trademark, but whether your trademark is confusingly similar to any pre-existing...

In need of a contract for a possible patent prototype.

The difficulty or simplicity of preparing the contract depends in part on the extent to which you and your future partner agree on the terms. ...

Do I need to apply for a utility and design patent for my new invention?

Whether you should apply for a utility patent, design patent, or both depends on whether your modifications include novel and nonobvious structures...

Although it is possible to own a Copyright in a jewelry design, it is not easy. Many jewelry designs are simply rearrangements of presently known...