I am looking into registering a trademark for my business name. If I someone uses the trademark name in another state, can I sue

I agree with what the others have already said. Having a state or federal trademark will not prevent a competitor from making a fair use of it,...

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Can someone help me? I need help on finding a good contingency lawyer for a copyright infringement.

Check with your local bar association or state bar association for possible names if you are looking for a lawyer in your area. I have a few names...

I would like to know if I need to copyright sounds I've recorded in order to sell them? These are both natural and commercial.

A copyright in recordings in the United States automatically attaches upon the creation of the original work. The recordings don't provide you an...

Depends on the lawyer. Some take credit cards, and some don't. My firm takes credit cards if you would like to contact me for a consultation.

How do I find a lawyer that will do on contingency basis?

Many lawyers work on contingency. Most will offer you an initial consultation to see if they might be interested. Feel free to contact me, my...

Looking to hire a lawyer that deals with social media marketing

Feel free to contact me. If we cannot help, I can point you to some qualified lawyers that can help.

If I am an american artist in living in Germany whose name has been forged on contracts, how do I obtain an lawyer from the us?

No simple answer. It may be a matter of talking with several lawyers to see who you are comfortable with as your attorney. Most attorney's will...

Is it possible to sue on copyright infringement for a work overtly similar?

Copyright protection extends only to expressions, and not to ideas, procedures, methods of operation or mathematical concepts as such. As...

Is it ok to sue in State court in TExas when the contract says in event of dispute parties will Arbitrate using AAA?

There is no prohibition to filing suit in state court on a contract that has an arbitration provision. However, the defendant can file a motion to...

Can I use a not so popular foreign brand name as my own in my country where it is not yet resgitered?

The answer is likely not a simple as whether the foreign brand has "registered" the mark. In the US, trademark rights are created only when goods...