Infringement laws

Ms. Longo is absolutely correct. The short answers to your 2 questions, which I believe Ms. Longo correctly explained, are: 1. Yes - IF they...

If a patent for a similar item is expired, would using the language and layout be a copyright infringement or other negative?

I'm not a patent attorney but I work with about 25 other attorneys that are and my whole firm specializes and is nationally known for its patent...

Is this trademark infringement?

Very briefly, the answer could be YES - there is infringement - because a mark need only be similar to another mark in SIGHT, SOUND or MEANING. ...

Is a painting of a photograph of a trademark considered infringement?

Probably, yes, but you need to retain an attorney to review your particular situation to receive a reliable answer (see below which is a copy of an...

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I think you need to be careful about assuming some intellectual property is abandoned merely because not visible or "active" in any online records...

What happens if you want to Trademark a Free service/Product?

"Use in Commerce" under the trademark law merely requires "ordinary commerce" but does not require the collection of money or to make a profit. ...

Trademark bullying

A final office action by a trademark examiner at the USPTO is NOT a final determination by the USPTO on that particular case. It is an examiner's...

Can I compare two different products ingredients on a web site. Both products are trade marked

THe answer should be YES to the particular facts you describe which sounds like "nominal fair use." Product names need to be available for people...

Where does trademark infringement begin?

I support Mr. Doland's answer and would add that a couple of major exceptions are when your use of another's mark is not commercial (i.e. not part...

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How is the best way to go after a business that is impersonating my business and are they in violation of my Intellectual prop?

Mr. Murillo answered this question about as well as any attorney could without being retained as your attorney. And you really need to hire an...