What if two businesses, in this case, vineyard/wineries operating in different states, have the same name?

You have received solid advice from the posters above. The only point I would add is geographically descriptive or misdescriptive marks have "more...

Do I need a service and product trademark for my service company that may sell products with our name on it?

This can be a tricky question to answer. First, I agree with previous posters that have suggested that a Federal Trademark clearance search be...

If the original cartoon panel is in the public domain, then yes, you can create a derivative work and license it to a third party. In order for...

Extension of time to oppose a Trademark.

The answer to your question is not an easy one and will depend on what stage in the process your competitor’s application has entered. Has the...

If i wish to sell original posters, what does the government need me to do to make sure that my sales are legal?

This question raises a variety of Intellectual Property and Business Law issues. In addition to establishing the proper business entity and...

My business is an LLC filed thru the State of IL. Did I get a copyright to the name & ok to use the symbol on printed material?

I just wrote an article for the Kane County Bar Journal regarding this exact issue. It is a source of great confusion among many. The other...

Repurposing a product to be used in the field of cosmetics.

This is a complex question that does not lend itself to a yes or no answer. The first issue that must be considered is whether or not a valid...

Do I need a patent for my item?

This question brings up many potential Intellectual Property issues. These issues should be carefully evaluated before proceeding. First, the...

Legal or not aside, how can do our due deligence to avoid legal action against us?

The US Copyright Law requires a work to be original to the author, meet the minimal standard of creativity and be expressed in some physical form. ...

What legal steps I need to take also what's the price i'll have to pay?

This question involves a plurality of Intellectual Property issues at the very least. The specific answer you need is going to be very fact...