Doesnt the proof of prior creation/use of logo. design qualify for a proof of ownership without trademark filed?

The cost of trademark and copyright registration does not seem overwhelming for a startup. On the contrary, the cost is small.They are incredible...

I've translated a book from English into Polish and wish to publish it in Poland. I need to buy the copyrights.

Yes, you should hire an attorney to contact that non-responsive attorney or to check the U.S. Copyright Office for the contact listed. Did you try...

Question about copyright and MindTools.com site

Sorry, but just doubt any attorney here is going to review a website and research for any copyright issues. For that you should consult an IP...

If I was to try to create a product to show to the Kickstarter crowd funding crowd, how do I protect it? A previsionary patent?

Your butchering of the word "provisional" is hysterical. Weird Al would love it! First I need to correct some misinformation from my...

Does this infringe on Trademark/Copyright?

Yes, I think that infringed the Mormon logo. It is the Mormon logo you used, not some variation of it. If you want to do a commentary about Mormons...

I do need to trademark my (salem.com) which provides daily news and travel information for visitors of city in india(salem).

Perhaps you could hire an attorney from Salem, Massachusetts which is the actual owner of www.salem.com and that attorney could practice some...

Would I be in violation of law if I post a blog tutorial for crocheting an item representing a trademark?

Would I be in trouble if I posted a blog tutorial on how to rob a bank using a gun? Of course. Can I sell fake NFL merchandise if I have a...

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Is it illegal to buy an item from a store, then sell them in my restaurant?

This is not really an intellectual property law issue, it's a liquor law issue. Find out from your City Clerk who the Liquor Commissioner is and...

Let me guess. These "wholesalers" are counterfeiters from China, right? That "liquidator" is dumping his fakes, right? Remember you can't get more...

This has nothing to do with Intellectual Property. I'll reauthorize it so perhaps you get a better answer. While you were married you were...