Excellent and comprehensive response by my colleague. I would just add that if you are still in doubt about teh scope of your permitted use fof...

Trademark question

Another thought. Have you considered approaching the competing trademark owner and attempting to negotiate a coexistence agreement? The USPTO...

Sales Commission Agreement.

My colleagues have raised good concerns. Much will depend upon the type of insurance to be procurred and it is virtually impossible to provide a...

I want to protect (register a TM with USPTO) a word, and a logo that spells that word with symbols. Should I register both?

If money is not an object, it is almost always preferable to register as many variations and permutations of your core trademarks as possible. In...

The name of my business has the competitor' name in it, am I at risk... Ex. Black Cat Computers vs. Cat Computers

The holy grail of any trademark lawsuit is known as "actual confusion" so as soon as your competitor begins to experience confusion amongst your...

What kinds of copyrights, trademarks and all other protective agents do i need before creating this online business venture?

John provides a very good intial response to your questions (both stated and implied) and, having represented many companies in a situation similar...

Can I use my photography to form names of colleges and universitites from architectural elements that have no licensed logos?

While agreeing with my colleagues, I would add the caveat that the photographs should be careful not to include any elements that have been...

May I legally submit a film to festivals containing footage of someone wearing a Superman costume with an authentic "S" logo?

Any fan of the popular televisions series "Seinfeld" knows that Jerry, in real and virtual life, was a big fan of Superman and the iconic character...

Video game costumes.

Generally speaking, I think you would face an uphill battle in obtaining permission (or avoiding a "cease and desist" letter) if you were to create...

Is a Non compete in WA required to be in writing & signed around?

While I am not licensed to practice law in Washington state, I would be shocked if there is anything such as an implied or oral non-competition...