In addition to those correct observations, there is both a first sale and fair use doctrine in trademark law. Also as observed the outcome will be...

It may be "illegal" to make unauthorized copies and publicly display them. As ably pointed out above, you may have granted some level of...

You should have all your facts documented and evaluated before you send such a communication. It is best to have a qualified trademark attorney...

Why do we need a unique trademark?

Your trademark conveys your identity to purchasers of your product, the more unique (distinctive in trademark law). the easier it is to remember an...

If the fabric is authorized by the NFL then you should be able to buy it at retail and put it to its intended use. If it is unauthorized, then you...

Can I sell glassware with hand-painted images of a large famous hotel resort, and two nearby local landmarks?

Trademark comes up when a name or symbol is used by a business to identify itself to purchasers as a source for goods or services. Infringement...

You can't use player pictures for commercial purposes ("website is a profitable website") without licenses. The applicable leagues likely can...

Can I sell shirts that mock other colleges, but not directly the college name?

It should be fair use protected by the First Amendment if all you do is what you said in the first part. However, figure that the rule is that for...

So a company started in 2004 that never trademarked its name legally wants to sue a company now over theuse of the same bussines

There are some nuances in your question. If you have really been "sued" there should we a Complainer on file in a court that you should not ignore....

Business names are too close - accused of trademark infringement.

Trademark rights in the US are based on use in commerce. Registration follows use. If you used first you might have priority, although you should...