Trademarks and service marks don't exist in the abstract. The same name for totally unconnected businesses is different that if the businesses are...

Literally, yes, as long as it is not deceptive. Accurate geographical information is available for the public to use. But your specific details...

It depends on what worries you. Are you concerned about ease of transfer or business ownership, estate planning, using a business address instead...

Maybe. But as soon as you use the word "franchise" you need to proceed with caution. Franchises are highly regulated (they can be prone to scams...

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If, by "nationality" you mean you want trademark rights in more than one country, then you need to file in each jurisdiction. Nine of this has...

When you retain a lawyer they will likely research contributory infringement and inducement of infringement.

Chances are Comcast was subpoenaed using your computers IP address to get your name. Once plaintiff has your name the official Summons and...

Can they? Sure. Will there be a business advantage for them to do so? Not nearly as sure. If you were to retain a trademark lawyer to advise you...

The answer is in the Prosecution History. It's publicly available from the patent office and you can read the contents and see what prior was...

Read farther in 17 USC 120(a). "Effective Date. Section applicable to any architectural work created on or after Dec. 1, 1990, and any...