Is it possible to trademark a name that is already taken?

Is it possible? Absolutely. Delta. An airline. A dental insurance plan. And a faucet maker. If everything else about the product or service...

Is it worth trying to trademark JKEJM? Given hx, can Sam's mark be challenged? Could "JK Content Musketeers" substitute?

Operating without a federally registered trademark is not the same as not having a trademark. Use in commerce is what gives you a trademark, so it...

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Can he legally omit me as a shareholder and disburse money thru shareholder distributions for personal expenses etc. he hides $

You are going to need to get an attorney to review these agreements and corporate documents before anyone can tell you whether what went on was a...

Interestingly, while you have two previous answers that may seem to disagree (one says "No" and the other says "Yes") you're actually getting good...

Do we have any legal basis to also keep the name "Smartel, LLC"? Or should we change our business name and everything with it?

I'm going to preface all of this by saying that before you decide one way or the other you really should sit down with an attorney and discuss this...

Unfortunately, this sort of thing goes on all the time. That doesn't make it acceptable, or legal, but copying images posted elsewhere and using...

How do I seek protection and keep my idea confidential when presenting a biz idea (and details) to investors?

The single best way to protect yourself from dishonest investors is simply not to do business with them. Ask around in your local...

Is there any legal action a trademark owner can take when another company uses it without permission?

Is there legal action a trademark owner can take if someone uses their mark without permission? Absolutely. Is your client in a position to take...

Is it really required to incorporate before launching the website? If no, how can we protect our intellectual property.

Required by whom? You can start a website without any sort of corporate structure or corporate entity. You can operate a business as a sole...

Should I be charged a term fee she dismissed her I didn't remove her and should I be refunded for Jan. Tuition and for costumes

You're going to have to review the contract you had with the studio when you signed your daughter up and paid for the classes. What you are or are...