First, a major correction in your assumption. Regardless of who applies first, the one who first uses the trademark in trade and commerce will...

Yes, you can, provided you have purchased the authentic brand. Under the “first sale” doctrine, once you purchase a trademarked product, the...

I need to "capture" and protect my name to form a non-profit ASAP?

You can start the process by using the name you want to use as a trademark in trade and commerce, meaning offering goods/services which are...

How can I patent something without paying for a patent if I can't afford to patent

Well, you have a few options. First, you can try to get private investors interested. Second, you can explore submitting your idea (with a...

Why do you think you need an NDA? Probably to keep those receiving the information from filing their own patent on it? If that is the concern,...

Trademark? -- If a friend pays me to paint a collegiate helmet on their wall, am I infringing trademark laws

You need not worry about being sued for trademark infringement for this. A trademark is any feature or characteristic, which identifies a service...

When should I apply for a compound word amendment?

Trademark office actions are typically issued in 3-4 months from receipt at the PTO. However, depending on the particular examiner's workload,...

How long do we have to file a trademark after first use and maintain priority use?

First, what is a trademark? A trademark is any feature or characteristic, which 1) identifies a product or service to the consuming public; and 2)...

Re trademark infringement, let’s first review what a trademark is: A trademark is any feature or characteristic, which 1) identifies a product or...

No. Under the California Corporations Code, § 191(c), having a bank account is not considered to be transacting intrastate business by a foreign...