How to know if my, or a competitor's brand has gained "secondary meaning" status?

The answers of the other 3 attorneys are all correct and I agree with them. But the real answer to your question requires a legal conclusion based...

How do I copyright a song that I have created using a sample?

Visit the website for the U.S. Copyright Office that I have produced below. A copyright registration for lyrics would use Form TX. The website...

Is it legal to put a TM trademark symbol next to my mark even if it's weak?

I agree with Mr. Burdick's answer, which is quite thorough. However, I feel it can be qualified by saying that if the term is GENERIC, i.e. it...

Is it ethical for me to NOT take action while my employer uses the Superman Logo as part of our safety theme (on shirts, etc)?

Unless you are an in-house attorney at the company, whose duty it is to protect the company from legal liability, or you yourself created the logo,...

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Am i at risk for being sued by using sexipedia.com domain and brand name "sexipedia"? i am worried expedia.com might try to sue

Mr. Golab makes a good point about the name in general. I am not familiar with any of the specifics about any trademark rights Wikipedia might...

How do I know if a company is claiming trademark rights?

I agree with the answers of my colleagues that one familiar with proper trademark use & trademark law could identify whether that company has the...

Trademark Business Name in USA and Canada

I can't really add any more to the thorough and correct answers of my colleagues. But I am available to assist you or give you a quote if you...

I would like to obtain a patent on design of a toothbrush. Do I need to have a local patent attorney ?

No, you do not need a LOCAL patent attorney but you should definitely work with a patent attorney because patents are complicated applications with...

I got a trademark infringement case filed against me by Chanel and tiffany for the website im selling ,I closed them down

I agree with the other attorneys who answered this and I might add that you should promptly inform Chanel & Tiffany, through your lawyer of course,...

If i have been sued for trademark infringement, do they have the right to check all my e-mails and bank account? to investigate

Welcome to the world of litigation. This is why you need to find a good litigator in your state who has experience with trademark infringement...