The Space Needle is a registered trademark. Although the extent of which has not been proven in court, to my knowledge, the entity holding the...

Will I get a trademark for a name for my clothing brand if that word had previously been used on one shirt in the past?

Any word, words, slogans, etc. printed on a shirt does not function as a trademark. The USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) deems...

PPA timing on public disclosure

This really depends on the types of agreements that are in place. If the manufacturer is bound by a confidentiality agreement and your friends are...

You do not need to provide a cease and desist letter prior to filing a copyright infringement suit. However, you will need to register the...

Local vs non-local attorney to help stop trademark and software copyright infringement?

If you are intending to proceed to litigation, a local attorney is a better option because a federal claim can be brought in this jurisdiction. You...

If I take a photo of a famous landmark, can I allow one to use that photo on the packaging portion of the product they sell?

My colleagues are correct and thorough. I would only like to add that some architectural works are also protected by trademark law. The Space...

If you have a patent pending and can not complete within one year does it go up for sale?

Patent pending means that an application has been filed, but it is not a term of art. I am assuming that you filed a provisional patent...

How safe is it to post photos of marijuana and cultivation facilities on social media sites?

There are several issues here. Primarily, the TOS of each social media site are of the first concern. I am an intellectual property attorney...

How can i claim rights for my business plan?

As my colleagues have stated, copyright law will only protect the expression and not the underlying functional aspects. Patent law is available for...

Trademark and product launch...timing question.

The lack of a federal trademark registration does not preclude you from using it in commerce. However, it is important to understand why it was...