Can we renew our trademark online without any charges?

There are filing fees associated with all trademark mark renewals. The first filing due is between the fifth and tenth anniversaries. Go to...

I want to teach engineering online and I want to use specific images from books, is citing the author enough?

Citation and copyright are two different things. You cannot be sued for failure to cite properly. However images or text are protected by...

For trademark infringement, do company's usually send cease and desist letters first, or do they automatically file a complaint?

You should discuss this with local IP counsel. The key is what you wish to accomplish. If you just want the other party to stop, often a cease...

Is client addresses considered trade secrets?

It is also important to determine whether or not he had an employment agreement with his former employer and, if so, what it said about...

Copyright of translation content.

For all practical purposes, including copyright analysis, a direct translation is equivalent to another copy of the original. Thus, even though...

FTC ruling on "Free to Play" wording on 'freemium' game advertisements?

Retain local counsel. You should be able to find a choice of attorneys who offer free initial consultations.

Can a trademark be used from another company but with different dba?

There is a difference between teh company legal name and a registered trademark. When you register a trademark you specify the mark, the...

Is this identity theft? Can I go after this company for it?

I do not believe that it is identity theft as they are not pretending to be you. They are possibly submitting an unauthorized charge, which is a...

While in agreement with the previous answers and affirming that commentaries are both legal and possibly fall under "fair use," I would also add a...

Can you tell me how to conduct a trademark search that will turn up all dual use registrations for candy and dietary supplements

The previous advice to retain a qualified trademark attorney are all absolutely correct. However, if you are insistent upon doing your own search,...