Can I name my business EXAMPLE123, LLC, in the same state as the same EXAMPLE123, INC exists?

Business names and trademarks can be different. Two businesses can coexist especially if consumers rarely see the name. General Motors and ...

Can I use a business name that is very similar to a famous musical?

Stay away from musical theater. If the are trademark rights they are probably limited. Famous marks can be enforced against non-competitive uses,...

Can an organization legally deny use of its name by concerned group representing similar adversely affected members?

There is a defense under the Federal trademark statute known a "fair use" under which it is permissible to use a mark in a non-trademark sense. ...

Can I sell a t-shirt or polo shirt as well as professional team logo iron on patches from an online store?

The above answers are conservative, but good advice. If you purchase genuine patches, the leagues or teams theoretically should not be able to...

If I'm writing a story, and I want to depict the name of a company but not use their actual name, can I change one letter?

While both the USA and Australia are common law countries and would apply a likihood of confusion rule (one letter not enough) the rules on...

How can my mother sget help with a patent situation

The previous answers are good ones. Additionally, invention broker schemes have been around for a long time so check with the Federal Trade...

Invention brokers have been scams for a long time. It might be better for you to contact the Federal Trade Commission or your state Attorney...

Is domain a DBA

Good advice above. Think of a business name as the thing that is on your bank account or the door to your interior office. It identifies you...

Can I place a batman logo sticker on a new years Mummers suite even if we purchased the logo stickers online?

The preceding answer may well be correct, but it's sort of like answering "can I drive over 55?" "Yes." If the speed limit is 55 then you might...

How can i do changes on a product in order not to violate a patent.

A pending US application may be published 18 months after filing. You can search the US Patent Office application database. Patents are generally...