How do trademark search companies check what trademarks have been registered in all 50 states?

In addition to the USPTO's TESS, a trademark search company (or trademark attorney) may utilize each state's Secretary of State / business...

The ninja character you've silhouetted, Strider Hiryu, and video games / comics in which it appears are protected under various U.S. copyrights. ...

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Can copyright infringement cases "pierce the veil"?

Limiting personal liability is one of perhaps two (the other being tax-related) main initial motivations for forming a business entity. Enjoying...

Question on brand representation; how far can you market a brand that isn't yours?

Counsel has raised important considerations. You ability to market this European brand would (or perhaps, should) be outlined in the licensing /...

The Illinois Right of Publicity Act, which eclipses the old common law misappropriation of likeness "invasion of privacy"-type tort, limits the...

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I received an trademark infringement letter, how do I respond to this?

Sample Name Marketing, Ltd.'s claims should be evaluated by a local trademark attorney, in private. From your factual description - billion dollar...

Is it legal for an employer to use the judici website to not give you a job?

This is not an intellectual property-related question, though information on the Judici website is irrelevant to whether, in fact, your friend...

Would it be possible to name a product "Grinchy Something" or "Grinch-inspired Something"

While the term "grinch" is often colloquially used in a pejorative manner similar to "scrooge," the name GRINCH is covered in 19 separate live...

Is it legal to use a copyrighted photo to create derivative art?

The ability to create derivative works is one of the exclusive rights afforded to copyright owners under 17 U.S.C. 106. Whether exactly what you...

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If I created a logo and I need to show it "in use" so i can get it trademarked is it ok to add the TM sign with it?

What qualifies as a proper in-use specimen for USPTO trademark application purposes depends on whether you are selling goods or services (and...