Do I need to file another trademark?

Assuming you mean you filed a Federal trademark application, in addition to the correct observation on goods, the words jewelry & clothing don't...

Would it be hard to register a trademark that was abandoned/dead in 2009 that was not mine?

If it has truly been abandoned and there is no residual goodwill of any sort a mark could be adopted anew by someone and new trademark rights...

Unless you heard the bit about the address from a qualified attorney with all the facts, it might be an urban legend. If a service mark is truly...

Tough question. The short answer should be "yes" because a title of a single book can't be a trademark and short words and phrases aren't...

Can I use my URL if the phrase is already trademarked?

The answer might be better determined by looking to practical business issues than to the law of trademark infringement. For example, if we assume...

I have an online domain / business name trademarked in the US. It is being infringed by a user in Canada. Can I defend it?

If you have a US registration, its legal effect is limited to the US. You can file a Canadian application, but you might be a junior user in...

Copywrite Infringement

There is no easy, practical answer. Scholastic may not be a strong trademark for someone in a business with an educational bent. Scholastic is...

Is it legal to purchase Brand new ipads & macbooks from electronics retailers in the U.S when ON-SALE then RESELL ?

Yes, but ... . From a trademark perspective, as long as they are legitimate, authorized products originally, you can resell them. The "but" is...

I have a competitor that is posting a google ad with my company name on it ?

If you have a trademark that is not registered it will be harder to get a result than with a registration. Company names may become trademarks if...

At what point does a vague reference to a sports team become infringing on their trademark?

The short answer is "when it causes a likelihood of confusion.". It is potentially problematic if your whole point is to bring the team to mind. ...