You describe an obviousness rejection and the abstract and generic claim sound like they merely are rationales to support the rejection. If your...

You can defend, if the facts support you. Understand, though, you're going to need facts showing why you need to use the TikTok part. Maybe...

I discovered recently that a movie production company had used scenes of my company work and my company name in their movie.

You're correct to ask about Statute of Limitations. That varies from state to state and I know there are important differences regarding late...

Can you use a coined word on labels or tags and register it as a trademark? Yes, as long as someone else doesn't have a prior registration to...

Chances are you didn't "purchase" rather you just got a license to have a copy of the copyrighted course materials. Even if you "purchased"...

Good answers above. It depends on all the facts, not just your conclusion you are totally different. The classic example is from an old case --...

If you are correct about there not being a registration then the answer is "no" -- they cannot file a suit for US copyright infringement if the...

Can can I use Collegiate colors as a background but not their actual logo to make a sign without infringing on their trademark?

The university down the road from you is pretty well known by the state name and colors. It's hard to imagine anyone thinking your use would not...

Chances are that if your patch is there for ornamentation, the shirts are authentic and you legitimately acquired ownership of them (bought...

You should register as soon as your work is fixed in a tangible medium of expression (such as a file is "saved"). If it's unpublished you have a...