I have another company using the same business name as we are. They are within 20 miles from our location.

Preserve the evidence you have showing the nature and amount of your advertisement of your business name and any instances of confusion. Cases are...

Trademark Conundrum

No. You are not required to use the symbol. Using TM or not is optional.However, your facts bring up many other complex issues. You should...

What type of license do I need to use college and Professional sport logos for my own sport apparel company?

College teams have a little different structure, but you will also need a license. Where there is a conference whose members are in demand, you...

What should I do with a patent infringement letter?

You should hire a competent patent attorney to look at the specific facts. Also preserve all evidence of what you were selling in 2002. If it is...

Is my business name similar enough to be trademark infringement?

In addition to the above answers, which are correct, note that trademark and service mark rights are primarily "common law" rights that start based...

How do I know if someone has grounds for a trademark/copyright infringement against my business?

If they threatened you with a "trademark/copyright" lawsuit, understand that they are not the same thing, but they might be complementary. You can...

Patent Infringements

You definitely need a patent attorney familiar with interpreting patent infringement situations -- if you are making, using or selling your...

Is it trademark infringement to put together two solid color bracelets to create team colors?

The above answers are all good ones. I also observe that you don't exactly say what you will be saying or displaying to encourage the customers to...

Who has the legal right to use a name of an industry lobby group when two different parties are using the exact same name?

Trademark rights generally, but not exclusively, apply to commercial use. The US recognizes common law trademark rights arising from use, even...

Some of those questions have complex answers. You may want to consult with your own attorney to weigh the possibilities under attorney client...