This requires a little clarification because a number of the other answers are slightly off-base. The ingredients of the recipe are not registrable...

Attorney Elman gave you a great answer. I presume you mean the word "BARBER" is registered as a trademark with the US PTO and you want to know if...

Is there legally something wrong with giving away a picture that a photographer took of me?

Yes, that is likely copyright infringement since the photographer and not you likely owns the copyright. One of the exclusive rights of copyright...

If I trademark a logo similar to one used by a small company that does not have it trademarked, can they take any legal action?

You are at serious risk in this. Trademark rights in the US are based on priority of use in commerce and/or priority of use based on a...

We franchised our delis in philadelphila and new jersey

Oops, you forgot to state a question. It is hard to give you advice when we do not know what you want to know. If they stopped using the trademark...

I want to make and market a button similar to the one Staples developed. This would contain a saying from a Seinfled show

Well, Jackie Murauski, you need to see an IP attorney and give the specific details in confidence. You did not mention the saying, so that is good....

You son is in over his head and does not know what he is talking about, if you have quoted him correctly. What he needs is professional help, a...

Selected as the best answer

I would like to build a professional sports team logo out of wood to try to sell. Is this legal?

NO, that is trademark infringement under 15 USC 1114, false designation of origin under 15 USC 1125, likely state trademark infringement, trademark...

Please help if u can :Me and my wife are opening a cheesesteak place in [Location Removed] called [Name Removed] . and couple

You are headed for a fiscal cliff. AMOROSO'S is the subject of one Federal trademark registration and two allowed pending trademark applications....

Can I name my clothing brand "Kleenex" as long as the tissue company does not sell clothing?

No. 15 USC 1125 prohibits this. It is unfair competition and trademark dilution. KLEENEX is registered in Class 25 (clothing class) for...