How did the website ratemyprofessors.com get away with using the names of schools?

Ratemyprofessors.com is a review site, to my knowledge the do not actually compete in any way with the colleges and universities (i.e. sell shirts,...

I want a standard character TM for a new business name. Can 1 app cover 2 similar spellings? (-y and -ie) - or are 2 apps req'd

I agree with Mr. Wilson's answer. You may only file one application with one spelling. Since the "ie" and "y" may make the same sound, you may...

Do i have any legal rights to a name after 20 years of use as a restaurant

I agree with Mr. Burdick, you have what is know as common law rights. However, there a number of issue to consider as to how extensive those...

Can I put either a TM on my company logo or a ® without registering it?

The ® may only be used on marks that are actually registered. A party may use terms such as “trademark,” “trademark applied for,” “TM” and “SM”...

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I am designing a teeshirt. I would like to use the phrase Dr.Pepper and Mr. Hyde in the design. The Dr. Pepper is not the logo

I agree with my colleagues. Based solely on the facts supplied, you are asking to be sued.

They may still have rights in common law, even though their federal registration is no longer alive. You should also keep in mind that the actual...

I am a designer who is always asked to sign a NDA. The trouble is that I have alot of clients out of state.

You can require them to include a Choice of Law/Choice of Forum provision the state you are located within, you can even specify the City, county...

Why are property rights in the music industry an essential component of the business?

It is not just in the music industry, property rights are a key component in most businesses. There is no easy or simple way to answer this question.

Frank is correct, there is a fine line between parody & copying. The fact that you have not made any money does not change the fact that it may...

T shirts In Team / state Colors.

Pamela answer is right on. You really need to discuss your actual design with an attorney to determine if there is any potential likelihood of...