Avvo isn't the place to get advice about specific matters. Understandably, if it was only the sale of one case of four, it could be cost...

Will a trademark protect my business name from someone creating a variation by putting the name of the city in front?

If the underlying mark is distinctive, adding a geographical term might not avoid likely confusion. But you can't evaluate hypotheticals because...

"Pressing charges" implies filing a complaint with law enforcement to see if they will seek to impose criminal penalties. That's exceedingly...

I was wondering what steps/forms I need to complete to start my clothing brand when I have the name, logo, and website?

The Trademark Office just uploaded a new "how to" video. However, about sixty percent of the time, applications are rejected by "do it yourself"...

Intellctual Properties-Trademark

It sounds like you may be describing what's been called a "phantom mark". You can't get a registration that includes variable information. Retain...

Can I manufacture modified trademark products?

If the logo includes artwork, the act of copying is copyright infringement. If it's just a logo used as a trademark, reproducing and selling in...

Does a trademark name (wordmark) have to match the name in the logo design drawing?

The trademark in the drawing on the application cannot be a material variation from what is on the specimens. So the answer to your question is "it...

Good answer above. Taking on someone who literally took a copyright infringement case to the Supreme Court seems a particularly bad idea.

I was in Federal Court in the Central District of California one time, having read the rule that required the trial attorney to be present, even...

Can a patented idea/process be used in a non-competing business?

Good answers above. Whether there is competition, or not, makes no difference. It is all about the claims. If one company owns a patent and all...