I would have to see exactly what is you're talking about. You should have a trademark lawyer find the trademark registration you are thinking of,...

First you should file a federal trademark application. You might want to file two of them if the words are in a logo too. Bare minimum file a...

The most important thing for you to know at the outset is this: don't use your invention in public, don't offer to sell it, and don't sell it until...

The test for trademark infringement is "likelihood of confusion." Those messages from the alleged infringer's customers are evidence of "actual...

Trademark rights arise based on USE of the trademark. The one thing you should do first though is to CLEAR the trademark, to make sure you will...

Most states have a common law doctrine called a "shop right." Under this doctrine, even if you were not employed to invent and did not sign an...

The fact that a patent expired does not mean that someone else can come in and get a patent on the same thing. An expired patent functions as...

You don't need to do anything to develop trademark rights other than use them; these rights arise from the common law. But you should apply to...

I have an idea for a household product and am wondering at what point should a person begin trying to patent their idea?

The most important point is this: make sure you file your patent application BEFORE offering to sell your invention, selling your invention, or any...

Thanks for your question! Yes you should place a copyright notice on your original work of authorship. You do not need to register your work with...