Do you think I will get this trademark accepted - example the brand name is cako and someone has a trademark already for kaco?

As other respondents have noted, it's not a simple yes/no answer. First, trademarks run on a spectrum. The more distinctive a trademark, the more...

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I am an Illinois lawyer. To answer your questions requires further investigation and confirming status. You should expect to pay for about a half...

The trademark registration takes a while what to do in the meantime?

You should consult a qualified trademark attorney. You need to know the scope of your rights and whether anyone else has prior or superior rights.

I want to create a non compete aggrement, i am not sure which attorney to contact?

While contract law is fairly uniform across all 50 states, most states have specific court cases on non-compete agreements. You should consult a...

I think by "cancel" you mean "abandon." See uspto.com for express abandonment.

I am 16 and want to open a landscaping and roofing company, how do I go about it legally?

There is nothing that prevents you from owning a business entity (corporation or LLC), however, one must be at least 18 to form an entity....

You may be able to amend the existing application rather than start over. It depends on which class was initially selected, which class is...

If a t-shirt company had a t-shirt that said, "Rural Nice People" and I named my company Rural Nice Clothing is that an issue?

Hi, your question raises a nuanced question of trademark law: are the similarities of two marks likely to cause consumer confusion. One issue from...

I recommend hiring a lawyer who is familiar with trademark trail And appeal board (TTAB) practice. You need somebody who can look at the facts and...

How can I protect my idea and design?

You've received a LOT of good advice in the previous comments. There are several types of "IP" protection that may be available for your idea. You...