Can I embroider a painting not yet in public domain to give as a gift. No money exchanged, no profiting from this work.

Copyright infringement does not require you to profit for it to be an infringement. It requires you to make a copy of a protected work. You could...

The other attorneys were correct. You would risk both copyright and trademark liability.

Express abandon trademark with rejected SOU on 1(b) basis. How soon should/can I refile with new deadline on 1(b)?

I agree with the other attorneys that you haven't provided enough information for a detailed response. But here's my best effort: You have six...

One can file a trademark application online at uspto.gov based upon an intent-to-use a trademark. There is a fee of approximately $275 to be paid...

Could I trademark a name for my t-shirt company that shares a name with a small coffee chain?

The devil is always in the details and no one can answer your question without actually knowing what the proposed trademark is. At a minimum, the...

Is it okay for me to use the trademarked "What's Up, Doc?" as a name for my music publishing company?

You acknowledge that you believe this is a trademark belonging to someone else. And you have done so in a public forum. I think you were hoping...

What does 'intellectual property" mean in California Superior Court? ? I thought copyright and trademark infringements were

Intellectual property includes patent, trademark and copyright matters. Some intellectual property matters can be tried in state or federal courts....

It sounds like you are referring to a counter notice under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). While the DMCA does not provide a time...

What do I do?

You do not need a copyright registration to have an infringement of your rights. You do need to file one to sue someone for copyright infringement...

Your refusal to register is unfortunately an example of good reason to consult a trademark attorney before you file a trademark application. Once...