Oh yes, in addition to my previous comments, the mark "Don't Mess With Texas" is subject of at least a dozen federal trademark applications and...

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Among your potential problems, the "famous image" is probably owned by the photographer, the subject(s) of the photo, or most likely, the Texas...

Can I use the names of video game characters in a similar video game?

At the core of your questions may be this one: can you capitalize on names of "old" characters created by someone else because folks would...

My company is being sued for patent infringement and this WILL put me in bankruptcy. What will happen?

True, a patent infringement case can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars IF it is fought all the way to a trial verdict. However, there are many...

What's the cost and requirement to register a copyright or trademark?

You can find government filing fees for copyright applications here: http://www.copyright.gov/docs/fees.html and for trademark applications...

How do I make our name different enough to register?

To be clear, a trade name (business name) and a trademark are two distinct concepts, although a trade name often may also used as a trademark. ...

Do I need a Patent Lawyer to help me find out whether or not something is patented if there is no patent number?...

Some clarification: it appears that you are concerned about possible patents on Apple's iPods, not patents on the Chinese products. Even if the...

This question concerns white collar crime.

Your question is vague, so restated, it appears that you thought you were hiring an on-line computer service and someone holding himself out as...

"Copycat" Logo - but different

You should avoid the other mark. [By the way, in this forum, it's advisable to avoid specific facts (names, marks, etc.) since the "other side"...

Do I have to declare domains I purchased (on my own accord & dime) to my employer?

Just a few additional thoughts and considerations: 1. Does the contract define "inventions"? Generally, that term relates to patents and...

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