How are trademark searches run by a law firm or trademark office? Isn't it nearly impossible to definitively "clear" a mark?

It is actually uncommon for a professionally cleared mark to be infringing on someone else's mark now that almost every business has a website. ...

Do website administrators / designers have a right to delete website information?

If I understand you correctly, you volunteered to serve as an unpaid employee of the organization in the capacity of website admin and web designer...

I think you are on a slippery slope to litigation. You as much as admit you want to use "Liked" to free-ride on the famous coattails of Facebook....

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A design patent agreement? That already tells me you are in trouble. Legal Zoom - uh, oh! Quick Patents? patents done quick are generally...

Do I need to register each aspect of my trademark individually (word, phrase, symbol, or design)?

No, but sometimes that is desirable and gives better protection. It is a matter of cost versus benefit. Some degree of coverage is gained by any...

Do trademarks arise out of use in commerce by the company, customers or both? does intention to TM matter?

Q:"Do trademarks arise out of use in commerce by the company"? A: YES Q:" customers or both? A: Yes and No. Yes if the use is to refer to the...

What are the pissibities for punishment for a first time counterfeit offense in Texas for reselling replica watches as replicas?

"Pissibities" - that's too funny. An AVVO classic. Almost porno. Replicas is often just a polite word for "illegal counterfeit", If he...

Is it possible to paint celebrity portraits as non-sale samples to display my craft without violating copyright laws?

Smart of you to ask. Most don't. Contact the agent or attorney for the celebrity (preferably by hiring an Attorney to make that contact) and offer...

I would like to feature sports team logos and names on a kitchen items. Who do I have to get approval from to do so?

YOU should not seek approval. You should contact an IP attorney with licensing experience, the more the better, and preferably one in Illinois. You...

Is there any way I can remove some racey photos of me from a porn site?

There are several steps you might take: 1. Since you took photos, you can use the DMCA take down procedures that all major sites have. 2. You can...