This is a complicated question and you really need counsel to assess the facts. You might have a viable claim. If you can establish that the part...

What if I want to use a trademark that is similar to another company's that sell similar goods but for different purposes?

Well, as you might expect, the answer is "It depends." Likelihood of confusion between two trademarks is determined by analyzing a multi-part...

Business name protection

While domain names (URLs) are not per se trademarks, they can and often do function as trademarks. Selection of a good trademark is a careful...

I want to protect a media franchise based on a series of self help books, website w/ eLearning videos, apps, etc.

I agree that a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) is essential. I routinely create these for clients who are submitting information to third parties. ...

Advise regarding potential naming trademark conflicts.

As other counsel here have indicated, you are going to need counsel to help you. But to address the factual hypothetical you presented, I will...

Need help re: trademark issues with cancer ribbon as part of logo....

I agree with the previous contributors that you need advice of counsel to make sure you are not infringing another logo. I did a quick search of...

Is it possible to trademark the title of a movie?

What a great question. A lot of general practitioners who don't specialize in trademark law are not aware of the nuances in this area. Titles...

Sued for selling counterfit iPhone cases.

As the other attorneys have said, you should hire a California intellectual property attorney immediately. If you were actually sued and served,...

Thank you for posting an interesting question. I have been a trademark and copyright attorney for 25 years and I suggest that you may need to do...

What are photographers legal rights?

You as the author are the owner of the copyright absent a written assignment, regardless of whether he has actually paid you. He has at least an...