The logo strategy is sometimes useful when the words are too generic or descriptive to qualify as a trademark - then the words can be disclaimed...

How does one buy graphic design artwork and re-sell it?

Below is a useful link that goes over what kinds of work qualify for work for hire when done by independent contractors and what kinds require a...

What do I do if I discovered the plaintiff's witness mishandled evidence used to support their claim of trademark infringement?

If you have been sued for trademark infringement in a Federal Court, it is unlikely you will be able adequately to defend this on your own without...

Do I need to change the name of my new magazine since there is another German magazine with the exact same name?

I have run into this exact situation. You may find that even though it is a German publication there may be subscribers or other forms of...

Can we make a podcast about one particular team if we state we are not affiliated if so are we legally allowed to seek sponsors?

Talk about a full podcast with video. You don't specify who took the video or what it is of. Depending on the answer here, you might have legal...

Can I trademark this?

Two answers: 1. It is possible the words are not trademarkable by themselves and are disclaimed except as part of the overall logo trademark. ...

How do I make sure my new company name is mine and protect it from being stolen?

The fundamental answer to your question is that you can file an intent to use federal trademark application if, as it appears, you have a bona fide...

What is determined to be a break in copywriter or trademark laws and what would not?

You should first obtain their written consent in order to avoid legal problems.

Can colleges be nonprofit franchises? Will accreditation at corporate equal accreditation at franchises?

Learning center franchises already exist, so there is no legal impediment to franchising higher education learning centers.

Can I use just the skull and spade and a different color outer ring and different verbiage and not infringe on trade mark.

If you basically copy someone else's trademarked logo but just change color and words, you are on the road to infringement. The basic test is...