What protection will registering my website name give me?

Separate trademark applications may be obtained for a word mark and a design mark. Your question suggests that your design mark will also include...

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How do I find a Copyright Infringement Attorney who is not in bed with the politicians of NJ/PA?

In addition to looking on this website, you can ask a local bar association for a referral or a reference. Also, the Pennsylvania and New Jersey...

How can I get search engine results blocked by someone who is putting out false information?

You could file a lawsuit to seek an injunction to take down the website and cease making the allegedly defamatory statements. If the offending...

Merely having an idea will not get you very far. You will need to flesh it out, and have relationships in the entertainment industry to give you...

Trademark application question re: intent to use

Filing an amendment to allege use is one possibility. Read chapter 1110 in the Trademark Manual of Examining Procedure (TMEP).

Trademark case being delayed on purpose?

It is not clear from your question what the prior extensions were for. The TTAB tends to be liberal in granting extensions, but not in all...

I am starting an online retail clothing store, however how can I make sure that the items I am selling are legal?

You are looking for a 100% certainty, but such often is not possible in our imperfect world. You can minimize your risk by working with reputable...

I placed several items (handpainted art work on wood that I cut myself) and had a lady call and threaten me on plagierism.

The fact that you found something on the internet does not mean it is not subject to copyright or trademark protection. Copyright exists once a...

Can I get around copyright by just claiming that it was for educational use?

Just saying that something is for educational purposes does not mean that a judge or jury will agree with that conclusion. Other than using that...

Does it violate copyright laws if I mat and frame a coloring book page that I colored in and call it my own art?

Is the "coloring book image" an original or a copy that you made to give to the children? If you are making a copy, then you may be infringing the...