If the administrative judges at a cancellation proceeding at TTAB strike my pleading on fraud and won't allow me to amend it

Honestly? You need to hire a lawyer who can review all of the materials and make a determination whether it is worth your moving forward. Usually...

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Do I need to find an IP laywyer to trademark my band's name? And does it matter if the name is shared with another product?

Yes, it matters that someone else is using the name already even if the products are not identical as there are other considerations that need to...

Domain Name Vs Company Name (Phrase)

Based on the facts you disclose, one cannot adopt a generic name as a trademark. Whether the name is generic or descriptive needs to be discussed...

If i'm not selling it can I use sample music on my mixed tape without getting sued?

The answer is dependent upon how much is used, whether it is recognizable, etc. You need to have agreements drafted for you that you can have all...

My small business is picking a name for a product. We want to make sure we do not infringe on another product's trademarked name

This should be okay depending on the number of ALPHA marks appearing on the USPTO records. If there are many and none of them are in the same class...

Can a federal district court rule on whether a trademark is generic and obtained by fraud on the USPTO?

IF the action is before a Federal Court and has not been stayed, then the Federal Court will determine whether the trademark is generic and/or...

I need advice before filing a patent.

This scenario (based solely on the facts that you have disclosed) appears to support the fact that you own the invention. But just because they...

Is it against the law to intimidate someone without saying anything to them with something nonlethal?

If the person fears for their life or thinks you might hurt them and there are others present who may think the same, then there is a possibility...

Unfortunately, the cost to bring any suit will be a minimum of $5000 to start and you would have to prove damages due to any defamation. Regarding...

Is this a copyright/trademark violation?

This cannot be answered on a public forum as so much will depend on your final work. Whether or not there is potential infringement issues will...