My product has the same name as 3 different products in 3 different industries. Only one has a trademark. Can I use it?

I would highly recommend that you speak with an attorney. The federal trademark system is not the only option, here in Illinois a company could...

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How much will a lawyer charge to search the uspto database

As noted by others, the knockout search is only part of the trademark clearance process. To answer your second question, an IP attorney will...

Does a domain name have to be registered as an assumed name if it is different than the corporate name?

There is a distinction between the TRADE NAME of a company, and the company's TRADEMARKS which are the symbols used in commerce to identify the...

How does the international code assigned to a trademark affect where you sell your products

The international class is just a system the Trademark Office uses to determine what goods and services you are selling. For example, clothing is...

I thought of a domain name. I came across a domain that shares one of the two words in the name. Am I infringing?

Your question relates to two issues, the trademark clearance process to see whether a mark is available for adoption, and the related topic of...

A chiropractic adjustment sent me to the ER 3 days later. I posted it online. Owner wants me to apologize or he will sue.

Your statements are likely protected so long as they are truthful. The doctor could sue for defamation or libel, but truth is a defense. You likely...

Would it be legal for me to record myself playing Modern Warfare 3 with commentary and upload it to youtube?

Fair use is an interesting analysis. Certainly what you are creating is a derivative work, but whether it is covered under Fair use, which is a...

When a person turns his/her webcam on is it legal/ possible for and ISP company to view that person and his/her home?

While your computer certainly could be hacked, the default is not to share your webcam. When you are using it the protocol being used (such as...

Should I be worried about what I put in private emails?

Yes, email is an inherently insecure protocol. It's like sending a postcard - anyone along the way such as servers, gateways, etc. can read the...

What's the best way to comply with COPPA if you're asking users for their birthday within the signup process?

For the most part the prior answers are correct. It should be noted that the FTC's rules implementing COPPA have recently been changed, and the new...