As an entertainment artist: singer, what trademark class should I file if most of the songs will be sold online

Audio CDs and downloadable audio files are in Class 09. One "shortcut" you can use is to review on the USPTO website the goods registered by...

I need to submit proof that I in fact have an original clothing brand/concept to the submitted trademark application.

The issue is not really whether it is an "original brand." Under US trademark law, if it is confusingly similar to another existing brand (that was...

I want to sell T-Shirts with a specific statement on front. I want to know if I will be involved in trademark infringement.

"It depends." Trademarks are registered for specific goods and services. if the registered trademark you found is not registered for clothing or...

Innocent of Copyright Infringement- ISP subpoena for John Doe through Comcast

My first thought is that you should contact a legal aid clinic in your area--you could try one at a law school in DC (there are many). Tell them...

If the name of my company is 'widgets' and i own the URL 'widgets.com', what happens when someone else owns 'widgets.mobi'

Trademarks are not the same as domain names, although having a trademark can help you in a dispute related to domain names. Trademarks are...

I have a business in the US, but have later found out that the same name in South Africa. Should I be concerned?

Despite the challenges of domain names being worldwide in scope, domain names are not trademarks. Having one does not entitle you to the other. ...

I would add that it can be difficult to know when a trademark examining attorney at the USPTO will consider two types of goods "related" and thus...

Does a registere trademark holder have a right to prevent a 3rd party from selling the products subject to the mark?

This isn't a forum where you should provide more details about a possible legal dispute, but I will offer a general point of law: If goods...

If "Green Coffee Antioxidant" is a trademarked can I create a product called "Bob's Green Coffee Antioxidant"?

When you say it is trademarked, what do you mean? Is someone using it with a TM, or have you found it on the federal trademark register? Those...

Have an idea in my head, need help making it happen

You can protect an idea via a patent; or a brand via a trademark; or a creative expression via a copyright. If you provide more specifics about...