Could you use the name toy are us and not be infringing on trademark rights?

Likelihood of confusion is the issue and that is a multi-factor test, the factors varying from circuit to circuit within the USA. In general, the...

Why is US Code 18 USC § 641 - Public money, property or records - inapplicable to mugshot websites?

Q:"Is it proper for states to charge for records that they allow to be stolen?" A: Proper? That is open to debate. You mean "is it legal" not "Is...

Can a buisness trademark a name being used only for Facebook username

Q:"Can a buisness trademark a name being used only for Facebook username" A: YES. You misuse the term "trademark", which is a noun not a verb....

Disclaimer Question

Last week? And you expect us to remember your question and which one it was from among the hundreds? You get a reply by reposting in full, nothing...

When looking at trademarking a similar company name what constitutes "use" when determining who had rights to the name first?

YOU don't determine it, a trademark Examining Attorney, an Administrative Judge, or a state or Federal court Judge does based on whatever...

Almost certainly not. However, to be sure, you might check with an LA copyright attorney and ask for a free consult. The fact that you feel the...

What are the proper steps to take, if another company has used my certified trade mark company name on their similar products.

Step 1: Hire a trademark attorney. Step 2: Listen to that trademark attorney and seriously consider the recommendations. Step 3: Have that, or...

How does Facebook comply with COPPA?

Facebook assumes the first attempt was an error if the second attempt inputs different information. Facebook is not in the business of blocking...

Is it legal to sell ribbon flowers handmade and their "how to make" tutorials inspired by others design.

I think you have enough risk in this that you need to hire an IP attorney or stop doing this. You are at risk of copyright infringement, as the...

Do these people have trademark rights by labeling there buisness Facebook a buisness they are not even called?

You are asking a bunch of questions after already having done that several times before. Avvo is not a recipe for avoiding hiring competent legal...