I have a product and I want to submit a specimen but the trademark word has the copyright symbol behind it. Is this ok?

The copyright symbol will be irrelevant to the trademark examiner unless it forms part of the mark you submitted. However, that symbol alone behind...

Dates 2, 3, 4 or 5 could probably be used. I would probably opt for 5 as being the easiest to prove later. You are overthinking this and suffering...

I want to print an image on a shirt. i see lots of other people selling the same, just the image is tweaked a little. that ok?

This seems to be a repeat of earlier questions. See the link for detailed answers.

No, I don't think you are in the clear. Copyright covers works of original authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression, even LEGO...

What exactly are "claims" when filing a patent

Per the Patent Act, claims are the conclusion of a patent specification and define what it covered by the patent. They are by far the most...

As with most Intellectual Property matters, Entertainment law attorneys have many different fee arrangements depending on the client and the...

My copyright is pending and the guy might be a little fishy. I would like to get rid of it. How do i do this?

Once you file the completed forms for copyright registration, the "registration" is complete and the remaining steps are formal in nature, which is...

Is it legal to passively advertise to recently filed divorcées?

Well, it is not similar to a criminal attorney. The attorney is licensed by the state and you apparently are not. You need to check with the...

Hi, I received a message about a notice of infringement of Intellectual Property. How can I tell if this is real?

Take it to an IP attorney and let the attorney advise you. You are not qualified to respond to an infringement notice and it is dangerous for you...

I Paid someone to remake some characters I had do I have copyright to them or do I need to patent them first?

No, you don't need to PATENT characters, although you might through some some creative patent attorney work get a design patent on some article of...