I received a C&D letter regarding the use of a trademark. Do they have a case?

"They" have a case insofar as they can file a complaint without violating Rule 11(b) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. That the...

It is likely that any rights to the footage, or your likeness contained therein, were assigned to the website operator who would be free to license...

My question is can a person make coffee mugs that use the seahawks and 12 logo for making a profit?

NFL team names and logos are protected intellectual property assets and using them to sell merchandise would generally require the seller to obtain...

The "discovery" phase of litigation refers to fact finding (i.e., fact DISCOVERing) activities such as propounding and answering interrogatories,...

Can an oval (on a sticker, magnet, etc.) with a number inside be trademarked?

Potentially, though if you will be using the mark to sell a line of stickers and magnets, you need to ensure that the Number-in-Circle depiction is...

What is the best legal form in Illinois that will protect my intellectual property idea from anyone that I consult?

You should proceed very carefully. As any IP attorney on Avvo can probably attest, "inventor submission" and other such organizations often charge...

How similar can a business name be to another business before trademark issues arise?

The similarity between "MedStaff" and "MedReach" would be one of several factors used to determine whether a likelihood of confusion (and thus a...

Similar questions have been asked on Avvo many, many times. Whether you may emblazon a modified logo or copyrighted property on a t-shirt without...

Can I make a viable defense against this Cease and Desist letter. Local Vape - Retailer vs LocalVapes - Online service provider

At this stage, you should be consulting an attorney in private; Avvo is for general legal inquiries only. The demand letter should still be taken...

I've heard from many people that if I change an NFL logo by 30%, I can use the changed logo any way I want. Is that true?

I have also heard the 10% Rule when it comes to knocking off a word mark registration. Are people buying your "30%-different" recreation because...