Do I need to choose a new business name or can I buy the rights of the name/site I want to use since the business is now closed?

Excellent question. First thing to keep in mind as many of colleagues have pointed out is that a registered business name in a particular states...

I have a kids toy idea that resembles the concept of mr potato head, am I allowed to create it?

There is nothing that can prevent you from creating your own novel idea. However, whether it can protected is another question. Please keep in...

Can I sell t shirts with uncopyrighted logos on it?

As my colleagues have pointed out you must evaluate on a case by case basis. The owner of the business with a similar mark still maintains common...

I have a trademark question.

You are not wasting your money by trying to register your mark. Please keep in mind that a clearance search may reveal other similar logo's or it...

What recourse is there for a trademark filing that was marked as “Abandoned”?

You may be able to file a petition to revive an abandoned mark within 2 months of Notice of Abandonment or within 2 months of learning the mark was...

There is no citizenship requirement for a provisional patent application. Whether a person is documented versus undocumented irrelevant if you are...

You can certainly start with a cease and desist letter and there is value in sending one. However, I would recommend pursuing trademark protection...

Is it common to get some upfront money when doing a licensing agreement on a product that I'm currently patent pending?

Dear Terry, There is no standard in the industry when it comes to whether there is money paid immediately or after a designated time. My advice...

You should be given a reasonable time to review the assignment before your employer submits to ensure that all information is accurate. The...

Trademark applicaton

You may be able to obtain trademark protection but it would depend on whether the bicycle club has a registered trademark and whether there would...