A trademark registration is not necessary to acquire and maintain trademark rights. The use of your "mark" in U.S. Commerce affords you trademark...

I am researching the cost of a trademark search for my new company.If I hire someone

Yes, the databases you are listing for searching for trademark availability are part of what is traditionally known in the trade as a...

Trademark - "likelihood of confusion" question in the retail accessories sector

I agree with my colleagues about the importance of retaining a trademark attorney now, before you get too far down the road with your investment in...

Looking to file (4) trademark applications and looking to hire a lawyer

Use the Trademark Application Find A Lawyer page on this website (link below) and conduct a search based upon your selected criteria (best match,...

Can two like businesses have similar names, even if the only difference is word placement in the same state, but different city?

As my colleague, Mr. Natoli, stated, this is not a simple question because the standard for "similarity" is "likelihood of confusion" and involves...

License infringement

A license is not "infringed;" intellectual property is infringed. A license is an agreement in which a licensor agrees to let a licensee borrow...

This question was asked yesterday and answered by at least 3 of us lawyers. See that question and corresponding answers by clicking the link below...

Is my business name different enough to be considered infringement?

You were correct to expand your search beyond exact marks and to look for a similar mark, i.e that uses the written out word FITNESS instead of...

I have a problem concerning a trademark issue. What is the name of the BEST TRADEMARK LAWYER OR FIRM in DC?

I agree that "best" is truly subjective especially when comparing counseling services which involve an infinite amount of different personalities...

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Should I be worried of a trademark appeal

If you hired a lawyer to conduct the search, the lawyer should have provided you with a report that not only lists the close references but also...