Can you trademark logos with generic company names after failed wordmark applications?

The answer above is a good one. There is a common misconception about what registering a trademark does for you. Registrations follow trademark...

Mr. Ballard is right. The secret is now out. Pseudonyms have a long history in literature and as long as that is only the public appearance, and...

Would there be any problems with trademarking the name Futureclo for a clothing brand when another brand has a similar name?

The above answer is a good one. There are two reasons to do such a search (1) you might find out information to make a "no go" decision and (2) if...

If using a general term that happens to also be famous from a movie Infringing?

It's a close call. First, changing it to "can" from "can't" would not ordinarily avoid copyright infringement, but here you are on the edge...

How could I respond to this breach of contract Cease and Desist letter?

Keep copies of all the documentation. I hope that your note was written on both the copy you signed and the copy you kept for your records. Your...

So IBM is suing expedia on claims of patent infringement - does this case have merit ?

According to news reports, they've been negotiating for six years. It sure doesn't sound like a troll case. As far as the merits, you'd have to...

Can I sell tshirts with tweets that aren't mine?

That particular one is a tough one. Let me explain some of the rules. There is a general rule that copyright does not cover short words and...

Can I take a name and logo that was established in another country never copyrighted or trademarked?

The answer above is a good one. Names would not be copyrighted or patented. If used as a trademark it could be registered in the US. If it has...

The above answers are good ones, but missing from your question is whether or not you currently have an employment agreement that governs the scope...

If a company decides to take another company to court which has made lots of money off of IP/assets, what would happen?

There are too many variables to answer all possibilities here. First, damages will depend on the type of intellectual property. Patents,...