Assuming all other searches aren't a problem - How close to trademark infringement would I be if I applied to registered this...

I'll give you the best guidance I can, but I am not operating with enough information. First, the misspelling will get you no place, in the eyes of...

How do I profit off of this account without breaking any laws?

This is not that tough of an issue. It is one where common sense should lead you the correct answer. Do not have anything on your site or...

Can I imitate a logo and use it publicly for no commercial gain?

While Krispy Kreme donuts are fantastic, I think your idea is bad (respectfully). As Alan (above) pointed out, Krispy Kreme would have a number of...

Does this company have grounds to dispute my use of the trademarked name if we are working on different markets?

Tough question. Trademark lawyers spend hours and hours figuring out “relatedness” (i.e., whether one company’s product is “related” to another...

Good question. Actual sales are not required. Under our trademark law “use in commerce” of a trademark means “the bona fide use of a trademark...

Great question. First, having a certain LLC name does not itself give you trademark rights in that name. Said differently, a name may be available...

Am I infringing on someone's copyright by using the story from a song?

The short answer is the one everyone hates to hear from a lawyer, and that is "it depends." I think it depends on how closely your film mimics the...

Trademark criteria other than uniqueness

From your description, I would say “yes,” you can use XYZLogic. My answer assumes that your assessment that your software business is “totally...

How do I get copyright of an image sighed over to me when the artist is in a different state or country?

You should have written agreements with both artists which clearly state they are transferring or assigning the rights, including copyrights, to...

Can i file for a "dead" trademark?

A “Dead” application or registration on the United States Patent and Trademark Office site is a decent start, but you’ve got more work to do. You...