Can an artist's "concept" be trademarked. Can I use his trademarked "concept" in another medium without adverse consequences?

Unless an artist is using his pieces, in their particular style, to identify a source (his) of goods and services, that style isn't going be...

Designer inspired item with a fresh twist. Is that legit?

"Designer inspired" items are not categorically illegal, though attempting to sell your products using pictures of legitimate merchandise (if I am...

Trademark Disclaimer

In an office action, the USPTO will suggest / tacitly require you to disclaim certain words which are merely descriptive or generic. The...

Do I need a patent for my item?

Patent protection is not a prerequisite to producing goods, bracelets or otherwise. Having design patent protection for your bracelet(s) would...

When can I use a trademark as part of my website?

Just because you see an organization using (well) known trademarks for its own purposes does not mean it is doing so: (i) with a proper license;...

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Can I sell my own variations and renditions of Disney characters in different styles than those originally presented or no?

The bundle of exclusive rights afforded to copyright owners includes the rights to reproduce and distribute those works as well as to create...

Did i do something wrong?

You are entitled to submit a counter-notification under 17 U.S.C. s 512(g)(3) if you have the good-faith belief that content was erroneously...

We want to use "500N" as the namefor a mobile app. Do we need a trademark to protect our right to use it? Would a DBA suffice?

You are confusing a "doing business as" designation, which you may acquire for your business, and the trade name of your mobile app, which is a...

Utility Patent vs Patent Pending. What is a better choice for start ups?

As an initial matter, ideas themselves are not patentable; inventions are patentable. Filing a patent application (utility, design, or otherwise)...

Trademark Name For Business

The USPTO publishes its fee schedule, but generally you are looking at filing fees of $275 or $325 per trademark application, per class of...