Could an online loan company be called Loani and register it as a trademark?

The hazard with "Loani" not faced by Apple is that Apple is not selling apples. If Loani is providing loan services the the mark may re refused by...

Do I need an IT attorney? Got letter for infringement for selling an Adobe software on Amazon.

The Asker needs counseling by his own Intellectual Property attorney and, likely, Bankruptcy counsel. The Intellectual Property attorney may be...

Question about photo/image copyright laws?

No use of the photographs unless you've received permission from the copyright owner. See intellectual Property counsel.

I want to start my own business, in the same field Idea was taken from another company, and is not proprietary.

The Asker has apparently signed an Intellectual Property agreement with his employer. The statement presented by the Asker will not be valid in...

Street names, as a category of words proposed to be trademarks, are not excluded by law. The test will be the Trademark Search or Clearance which...

Can the Asker use movie characters and titles in topics? Titles are not usually accorded copyright status but sometimes are. Characters may be...

Who is the best lawyer to help me protect against lawsuits by the Church of Scientology if publishing books about them?

The Asker wants to write books regarding a specific institution and asks what kinds of attorneys would best help if the institution commences a...

Are we breaking trademark laws when we use "Southern Girls" in a phrase?

The Asker's question boils down to "is the phrase Southern Girl" a trademark that if we used it for the sale of products similar to those sold by...

Copyright, Trademark ,Patent on Disney/Pixar font/typeface used in non-profit, education animation for NPR/PBS

Is the question then "Can I use THE FONT"? The Asker needs to get advice from Intellectual Property counsel.

I have started a company to make a brand new design for a Christmas tree skirt. Skirts have been ordered from The Christmas

Are any of the skirts patented? Your Utility Patent Application may or may not result in allowance of the issuance of a patent. The Examination...