My website and logo were copied. I do not have a trademark on the name (and cannot get one). How am I protected?

You may have common law rights to your name, logo, and trade dress despite the overlap with the large company and your lack of a federal trademark...

I'm starting a t-shirt line and I want to know:how can I use images found online to put on t-shirts without facing legal issues?

Generally, you will not be allowed to use images that you find online without the permission of the creator of the images. One exception would be...

Can I buy a trademarked domain if it's available and I'm using to link their own stuff?

If you are interested in seeing how one court has resolved issues similar to the issues presented in your question, read the Ninth Circuit Court of...

Do I need to register for an Assumed Name if my website is different from my LLC name?

Assumed names in Minnesota are governed by Minnesota Statute 333. If you intend to resolve these issues without an attorney, you may want to...

How do trademark search companies check what trademarks have been registered in all 50 states?

Trademark search companies will access state records or their own databases (derived from state records). The U.S. government provides a list of...

Does a person who was added onto a MN LLC Registration as an organizer, but is not a member, have any legal rights or claims?

Minnesota limited liability companies are governed by Minnesota Statute 322B. If you intend to resolve this issue without an attorney, you may...

Kiel James Patrick may have intellectual property rights that protect a clasp shaped like an anchor. However, some companies overreach in the...

Trademark for business: do I need to register one class or two?

Great question - the smartest thing to do here is to consult with a trademark lawyer. What you are asking about is a common situation, but it's...

By definition a trademark indicates the source, origin, affiliation, connection, association, sponsorship, or approval of goods and services. So,...

Trademark registration abuse - what can I do about it?

You should talk with a trademark attorney. Even though you've done a nice job expressing the nature of your problem, trademark law is highly...