What if the trademark description of goods & services has one common phrase?

When analyzing likelihood of confusion between two trademarks, very often subtle differences in the facts can lead to very different legal...

Parenthesis may be used in a trademark; however, you'll need to meet the federal registration requirements if you are planning on seeking federal...

Whether any individual lawyer or law firm can provide patent investigation and evaluation services?

Many patent attorneys can provide freedom to operate and clearance searches and opinions and evaluation services. Depending upon the nature of the...

How can I get help with someone claiming a book I wrote?

1. Try calling around to several copyright attorneys for consultations. 2. Research getting your creative work registered with the U.S....

There are simply too many unknowns for a proper analysis in a public forum like this. For example, your attorney would need to review all...

Can I manufacture in another country a product I have patented in USA without any legal penalties ?

If you manufacture a product protected by a U.S. patent in another country and then seek to import/sell that product into the U.S., then you may be...

College athletes routinely give consent (as well as assigning their intellectual property rights) to their respective colleges/universities - often...

Trafficking and/or possession of nude pics of minors may be child pornography and may be a crime. Cease this type of behavior to minimize being...

Can we trademark "Unreal Deli" or "Unreal Corned Beef" or even "Mrs. Goldfarb's Unreal Corned Beef"?

Your question falls under what is known as trademark clearance. As noted, before adopting a proposed trademark, one should hire a trademark...

When it comes to a design patent does the context of what the product is matter?

Context can certainly matter in a determination of patentability with respect to U.S. design patent applications. Establishing a proper context...