Would I be in violation of any non-compete clause by heir's if I created my own, but similar product from scratch?

In most contracts or noncompete agreements, the term "heirs" is meant to bind the heirs of the person signing the agreement upon his/her death. ...

My daughter's rental unit in Raleigh has a similar provision. In my daughter's case, the early termination fee is actually a fee that allows you...

Does disclaiming one of the words in a two word mark commence another "search" by uspto, in addition to what was already done?

As to the question regarding the search, my understanding is that the Trademark Examiner has already done a search that did not consider the term...

Do I need to file a DBA form and if so, which county?

The statute says that you must file in the county in which you will engage in business in the State. It says further that you need not file a...

What is the legal basis that "Real" on it's own is allowed principal trademark registration for E-cigs? Serial#86184363

While I generally agree with the advice already given, I think it might be helpful for you to recognize the misapplication of "descriptive" with...

What am I obligated to pay? Can the office waive the fee?

From a strict contractual standpoint, B Realty cannot enforce a contract (the new lease) without your agreement to the terms of the new lease. ...

While I agree, I would just point out that the answer has nothing to do with "normally' or "not normally." The rules in NC provide that when a...

When I advertise my business in the media, do I need to reveal that business I am advertising is a dba name?

Please note that you do not avoid potential trademark liability even though you've filed a certificate of assumed name. Many people assume that...

Can I demand that the new LLC to stop doing business under my company name?

A couple of thoughts, maybe minor maybe not. First, your registration of a name with the Register of Deeds in your county is not sufficient to...

Do "Business Name®", "Business Name Company®", and/or "Business Name Co.®" need separate independent registrations as well?

I'm going to take a different tact. Although you use the word "Logo", I think you just mean your trademark. In many cases, the Trademark Office...