What's the difference between trademark 009 & 041? I have a interactive literacy software program and can't decide .

If you are seeking a federal registration of a trademark and are unsure how to characterize your product or service, it's worth the investment to...

The State Of Utah and other "businesses" capitalize your whole name on their paperwork. WHY??

Back in the 1970s, computer printers didn't have lower case type fonts. Government databases developed at that time adopted ALL CAPS as the...

Is it legal for someone not from the US to have two completely different names?

Another word for "alias" is "pseudonym." There is an excellent article on the subject at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pseudonym A special kind...

Can you patent a new product using a small existing part/piece to the new patent?

Your query implies two questions: 1. If you invent a new product that's a combination of two preexisting elements, can a U.S. patent be...

From what you write, it doesn't seem you're likely to run afoul of anyone's rights. Beware, however, that the First Sale Doctrine isn't...

Patent filing: what are the responsibilities of a Registered Attorney or an Agent?

Beware that a "good idea" isn't enough to qualify for a patent under U.S. or foreign patent law. What is necessary is an "invention," that meets a...

Can I get a utility patent on room layout/combination or house expansion in a particular context?

The answer is PROBABLY. Under U.S. patent law, one or more claims describing the invention would need to surmount 4 tests: patent-eligible...

My colleagues are making the most likely assumptions as to what any agreement between company X and its customers probably is. So the conclusions...

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Mr. Montague's answer is spot on. So what I would add is that the situation you describe is a bit like that of a book publisher (at least,...

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A business name is non-english and they hold the TM for the non-english name. Can we use the english name for a business?

The question you address is whether a company such as yours can adopt and use a particular business name. You say that you are aware of another...