Is it good to file a uspto federal trademark very soon after the business has been launched in this case a ecommerce website.

It is always best to apply to register your trademark as soon as possible. US trademark laws allow you to apply to register your mark even before...

Is it infringement if you alter the trademark patch of the American Legion Riders by blacking out the Post name & number?

It is extremely unlikely that you can do anything to prevent individuals from altering their personal patches. Unless, of course, there is some...

Trademark infringement

Typically you can only file a lawsuit seeking a declaration that you have not infringed a registered trademark if there has been some threat of...

Cease and Desist email for one of my products sold on Amazon - claimed to infringe on patented design. What should I do?

Let me guess - the letter told you to "cease & desist", plus it told you to provide written assurances that you won't sell them any more, provide...

Can the owner of a restaurant keep using my recipes and menu without my consent?

I agree that trade secrets law and employment law are important to your situation. In particular, have an Alabama lawyer take a look at your...

Cease and desist without trademark

Hmmm. Sounds as though they are encouraged by your response to their cease & desist letter, and are trying to bully you into further action. They...

What happens if I have invention idea and filed Provisional Patent Application, a manufacturer is very interested and decided to

We patent lawyers think about this kind of thing. If you use a patent lawyer to help you with the license, your lawyer will make sure there is a...

Fictional store name within boundaries of Fair use and parody?

From what you've said it sounds like you have a good case for parody. But parody can be sticky, because if a big company feels they are being...

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Copyright concerns

Trademarks and copyrights are at play here. Simply posting your personal photos (such as on your Facebook page) is fine. For example, people are...

Can I use the same company name here in the States as a foreign company name?

You may legally be allowed to do this if the foreign company truly has no trademark rights in the US. But the foreign company may have more...