I applied for a trademark a few months ago and this week it is going to the attorney. Someone is protesting my mark

You have gotten good advice. Ask your trademark lawyer. If you do not have one, hire one. You can't (competently) defend a trademark opposition...

Would filing a trademark for my music label "Merge Music" infringe an existing trademark for "Merge Records?"

There are several good trademark lawyers here in Columbus. Spend a few dollars and talk to one before you get yourself in trouble. You hire a...

We have a lot of good trademark lawyers in this state. Talk to one before you start this business. And then do a trademark search. It could be...

There are plenty of good trademark and copyright lawyers here in Ohio. Go talk to one before you create something (trademark or copyright, can't...

How do I go about withdrawing or cancelling my trademark application upon settlement after an opposition was filed?

All good advice here. Before you file for a new name, go talk to a trademark lawyer and clear the name before you file a trademark application so...

Does my business need IP protection and Trademark?

Since you asked a good question that suggests you already know the answer, we will just confirm it. spend an hour's worth of time with a good...

You can go talk to a good trademark and copyright lawyer but unless your goal is to play off of the fame of Dr. Seuss and have people buy your book...

I have a trademarked term approved by the USPTO. May I license this to other organizations for their use with my permission?

There are lots of good trademark lawyers in St. Louis, small GP firms and boutiques. Do not try to do your own license if you have someone willing...

What happens if I get sued and cant afford a lawyer? I custom made some shirts and sold it on eBay.

Good advice from the others. Try a law school clinic. If not, be sure to respond to the letter and not ignore it. You need a lawyer.Do not ignore...

Use of another company's Logo,......but from a different perspective

Always ask before doing something that involves someone else's trademark or copyright. The old saying of asking for forgiveness later really has no...