If I want to make my own lotion and want to name it. To protect the name do I need to "Register" the name of the product?

If you want the most comprehensive protection available, then yes, you should register your trademark federally. You can file for protection now...

Trademark Name - Same As Already Registered By Other Company BUT In Different Order? Is It Acceptable?

By reaching out for answers before spending time, money and effort on a business name and brand that may or may not work puts you way ahead of the...

Ive created my own fairy tale character, I'm writing a children's book/novel. What all should I get, copyright/IP/trademark?

First you should seek clearance of your available IP rights in these works/brands to ensure you aren't infringing anyone else's IP rights. And if...

Internet entrepreneur looking for advice on picking a domain name

Answer = engage entrepreneurial and dynamic legal counsel to advise you. As an entrepreneur, you should have an ongoing relationship with legal...

I want to use a name for a candle product i developed, but the name is trademarked by another company who uses it for electric

Here's the short answer. Even if you were able to get this by the examining attorney at the USPTO, the electric solar and battery company will...

If I have a federal trademark in the U.S can someone else trademark the same name in a foreign country?

If you want to protect your rights internationally, contact one of us on this site sooner than later. Especially, if it's been within 6 months of...

Can I use "Monsanto" and "WalMart" on a t-shirt I am selling?

I'm sure you have a sense of where this is going by now. But I will state...here...now...for the record...an attorney's favorite reply to a...

This is a very wise and thoughtful approach to protecting your blood, sweat and tears. Well, hopefully not the blood or the tears. There are...

Where should I trademark my record company logo?

USPTO. Search and apply. Rock on!

Should I abandon my "Gorilla Biker" application which is opposed by a company who trademarked "Gorilla"?

I like your chances. If you believe in the brand, and it's going well, you should consider pushing back a bit and see how far the other big bad...