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 very misinformed on trademark basics. You need an IP attorney consultation to straighten out your confusion. What you first need is a...

Legal or not aside, how can do our due deligence to avoid legal action against us?

Most IP lawyers will give you a free initial consultation of up to about a half hour. What you want is information and guidance on how you can do...

Prove of date of creation of unpublished designs for copyright infringement : I create a toy design unpublished in my computer.

1. Without corroboration, that computer time stamp will not likely suffice.(too bad you didn't see an IP lawyer at the outset like major company...

Is anyone familiar with the website TeeSpring.com and their platform leading to massive trademark infringement?

If I understand you right you want to know if there is a valid case against an insolvent company that prints infringing tree shirts. First, are...

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

If I understand you right, you want to set up an online site that will solicit pictures of designer merchandise and then have some OEM make a...

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

Ben Heineken is a young innovative Belgian artist famous for combining pencil art with camera art as well as circlism. I think he uses "Trademark"...

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Trademark violation when Print and Web collide?

I suspect the situation is this.You have the upper hand legally and the paper has the upper hand strategically. That is because they have money and...

Trademark Disclaimer

Generally you have to comply with a requirement for disclaimer or your registration will be refused. However, if you want to contest the...

Can i use stickers with known characters for profit in jewelry?

You cannot do that lawfully. You cannotapplya Disney trademark or logo on your product without the permission of Disney.It doesn't matter if you...

I have questions about my inventions. How to patent and market them.

The answer is simple, really. You see a patent attorney and give as much information as possible since everything is held in confidence due to the...