The patent law is written from a starting point that a person is entitled to a patent for an invention that meets certain conditions, namely proper...

Should I file my "Request for Cancellation" before I have my trademark in the uspto system?

I wonder about the lawyer to whom you spoke. Seems you got some bum advice if what you say is true. My guess is you misunderstand what you were...

We inc or company in 09 my father owns 90 I owe 10 since then we've become estranged and he tells me I never owned and shares

You need to see a business attorney. If your Dad owns 90 percent, he could easily take the company private and buy out your 10 percent. He has a...

The shirt, in all probability, violates the trademark rights of the NFL UNLESS it is either (a) made strictly for personal use by the maker and not...

Using Wikipedia or the Hollywood Reporter to formulate your legal conclusions is rather dangerous. In this case, however, you seem to have it about...

Can I print tshirts of art I made of known characters?

Yes, they can sue you and they most likely will stop you in your tracks. What you propose are forms of theft of property called copyright...

I have an alcohol beverage that I produce. It blends well with another alcohol product. How or who can I contact for permission.

If you are wondering about getting permission to sell an alcoholic beverage, then you will need to see a North Carolina attorney who handles...

To protect your app "idea" from being stolen, you need to know you have some protection automatically, namely copyright and trademark, and other...

Necklaces with a variety of brands is surely ok, provided you do not copy someone's special necklace design. Necklaces with a single brand of...

Can I legally publish my photos of my son's Thomas toys in a book I am writing?

There are two legal hurdles here: copyright and trademark. My colleague noted the "fair use" defense, which is a copyright law defense you would...