Using map of a city as part of the trademark

I do not see the use of a map as a trademark infringement problem. However, that assumes the map is one you created as opposed to one that might,...

I need to copyright material I have written before I sell them. Where does trademarking come in?

Trademark registration is not necessary, but can be useful for creating and maintaining your brand. If this material is going to be one in a...

Yes, you can still file a provisional application. However, keep in mind that you will need to file a non-provisional if you want to eventually...

Trademark infringement....

Questions of trademark infringement are very fact dependent and based on several factors. One factor is the similarity of the marks. Another factor...

Can you explain the concept of how "use" itself creates trademark rights ?

An option is to file an intent to use application which means you have not yet started to use the mark. Doing so can address your concern about...

Intellectual Property - Negotiating Nondisclosure Agreement Terms

How much of your concern about arguing the details should be based on how much you want the company to consider your...

Yes, you can make such transfer. However, you should consider consulting with an attorney as there can be many issues surrounding the transfer....

Does the US patent application date supersede the International patent date?

Yes, if the US application was pending when the international application was filed, and the latter was filed within one year of the US...

My Seattle band, Prat Attack, has the same name as a car racing team in Prat, Spain. Can they make us change our name?

Trademark rights are geographical in nature. If the Spanish car team does not use the trademark in the US, they will likely not have US rights to...

Trademark infringement?

If Apple Oranges has a federal trademark registration and was using their mark before you first started using your mark, and Apple Oranges has been...