The reason you want to use "Hello Kitty" (with minor alterations) is precisely to confuse the public and take advantage of the goodwill built up...

Your question indicates you have never done this before. 2nd question first, no you don't need a second company. First question - are you buying...

If I had registered a trademark after a domain name was registered, who would win in a lawsuit?

As my colleague points out, trademark registration is based on use in commerce (except intent to use registrations.) Without a product, all of this...

I started a line of infant gifts inspired by all things British. I would like to use the bosom of a knight as a logo.

An attorney would have to view your mark to give any valid analysis of liklihood of confusion. Also, predicting what another trademark owner would...

Trademark Question. In the situation below, has the tradmark legally been abandoned for non-use in commerce?

Your hypothetical is not valid. USPTO would not issue a registration on your facts. Your promises are irrelevant. Your question of abandonment is...

Is the poor man's copywrite still binding

It is a very poor substitute for the simple and inexpensive procedure of registration at the copyright office as all my colleagues have pointed out.

Can the deposition taken in USA in the civil case be used as evidence in a completely different criminal trial in Europe?

I join with my colleague suggesting that each country will have different rules about what is admissible evidence. For specific analysis, you need...

How do I file for divorce when my husband lives out of state and has remarried? Can I just divorce him without notifying him?

I don't do family law, but if you "husband" ins married in another state, he has some big problems. Yes, notice is critical and required. Please...

If I use a word similar to a trademarked word is it trademark infringement in this scenario?

I don't really see the two words as causing a liklihood of confusion but I have a different approach - originality. If you really want to make a...

No, so long as you conduct yourself in accordance with your local rules for public comment at the meeting.

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