Before using a trademark it is important to determine whether there are other using the trademark or a confusingly similar mark in the same or...

You should be able to request a copy of the will from the personal representative or the attorney for the personal representative, or with the...

Depending on the circumstances, you may be able to file an Amended Petition and send notice to beneficiaries and any other interested parties....

My condolences for your loss The trust terms will typically control the distribution of the assets that are owned by the trust. The successor...

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A Manager and an Authorized Person is not the same thing. An AP is person who is authorized to execute and file records with the Division of...

Is the primary residence considered an asset of the estate, until the homestead exemption is determined by the court?

Depending on how the residence is titled, it may be considered an asset of the estate. For example, it may be titled with rights of survivorship in...

To best protect the words of a trademark, is the logo important? I want the word(s) itself protected, might change the logo.

If the concern is to provide the broadest protection for the name of the business, then a standard character trademark may be the best option for...

When trademarking DBA name does the trademark have to be the full name of the DBA or can it be, ex: ABC instead of ABC Resorts?

A trademark should be registered in the precise name/way that it will be used and for the goods or services that the mark will be used on in...

Attorney fees vary and may be hourly or flat fee based, but must be reasonable. There is a fee schedule provided in Florida Statutes 733.6171 with...

If your trademark is being infringed, you should hire an attorney to assist you with a demand letter and possibly lawsuit.