The issue of counterfeit "UL and design" trademark might be even more significant than just whether the goods aren't "genuine" (e.g. a product...

I want to use a celebrities name in the sub title of my book. can i be sued for it?

Are you seeking to avoid a situation where someone starts a lawsuit against you? Or are you okay with having someone serve you with a summons, as...

No. If you are asking whether you should seek to register with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office the title of a screenplay as a trademark, that's...

How do I get an idea about an invention patented without a lawyer taking my idea?

If you haven't yet really made an invention, but have only an IDEA that could ripen into an invention that might be patentable, you need to seek an...

Should I register my company's trademark in my name or the name of the LLC that does biz as that company?

If you operate a business as a sole proprietor, then you should be deemed the owner of the trademarks applicable to the business. As that owner,...

What are the legal issues regarding the use of another company's tin can and label in the design of my product?

That's a great question. I guess Andy Warhol would know the answer. It's also something that's likely to be fact-specific. That means you can...

To expand on what attorney Marcus said, yes, after a trademark is abandoned, then another business is generally free to adopt and potentially to...

Can this be harassment?

You might ask the attorney with whom you confidentially consult whether the offensive statements would fall within the legal definition of...

What is the biggest benefit of having a law firm get your patent?

If your goal is just to get a patent to put on your résumé, and you don't expect it to provide any enforceable rights in the real world, then you...

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I used my mark after I file for a trademark and indicated intent to use, after a month I used the mark in commerce.

It sounds like you are on the right track. Without providing actionable legal advice, I'll assume you have done a search to clear your trademark...