Related to a prior question we filed for a federal standard word mark in the category of cosmetics with the USPTO. Now what?

The best protection you can have is to simply keep using the mark with the goods & placing the superscripted TM by the word you're claiming as a...

Although common law trademark generally only protects intellectual property locally is there an exception with online retail?

Without an attorney, I would say you are pretty much out of options. I don't think your alleged infringer takes you as seriously without an...

Why is trademark still "Live" if more than 10 years have passed since last renewal?

The USPTO database is often not up to date with the status of registration maintenance. Also, the renewal deadline has a 6-month grace period for...

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What consequences can some one face for selling fake beats by dre on creighslist?

I know what you are referring to only because my stepson just received a pair of those headphones for his birthday. They are really nice $200...

Another companies name is confusing my customers. What are my options?

You really need to promptly consult a Louisiana business AND trademark attorney to review YOUR situation. And your brother needs to do the same. ...

Can I get a trademark for my business?

In addition, you might want to review the USPTO's "Trademark Process" page which outlines pretty well the steps needed to register a mark. Also,...

Trademark a design of a logo , a name of the trademark, and a name of the clothing line; How would I file these different marks

You could probably find the answers to your application-specific "how-to" questions in the Trademark Manual of Examining Procedure (linked below),...

Using A Clothing Brand Name That Is Close To Trademark

A similar question was recently asked & answered so you should review those answers which I have attached as a link below. As additional...

I agree with all of my colleagues here who raise great points and I'll add a few of my own: 1. If you don't want to pay a lawyer now, you...

Does using the real name of a gun in a video game constitute trademark infringement?

There was a recently decided federal case that is very on point with your fact pattern and could probably answer your question, generally speaking....