Is highlighting the term “Pest Control” after “Comprehensive Care” too close to “Comprehensive Pest Prevention”?

I agree with the prior poster that this could hinge on specific facts. One critical issue is whether and to what extent either of these two brands...

My T-shirt brand and log when glancing at it reminds one of another companies logo, but by no means at all the same?

Try to repost your full question. In the meantime, let me just say: The critical test for whether trademark infringement may exist is whether...

I have a T-shirt biz. If I were to put an original slogan or design on one of my shirts, is it automatically copyrighted?

You got good advice from the previous two posters. I'll just add the following: (1) You will receive copyright protection in your...

Creating a website to sell leads to accountants

While specifics of your particular business plan do matter, there are a number of issues that any new venture will need to grapple with, right out...

ECommerce entrepreneur looking to hire law firm

While specifics of your particular business plan do matter, I don't see anything that would prevent you from starting and running the type of...

Can multiple works be filed under one copyright application, when said works appeared online only?

It sounds like you have at least two different questions here. First, yes, you can register multiple works of authorship at one time, for a...

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I operate a small website that sells Asian stationary and I got a cease and desist email from a legal firm in England.

Could be a scam, hard to tell without doing a little footwork. The exact wording of their letter to you could also be telling, both in what it...

I am interested in desining a product I am sure the NFL would be interested in buying, marketing, and selling.

I agree with Counselor Barney's solid advice. I would just add that there's a strong preference for major league sports (and collegiate sports as...

Can I purchase a product and apply my own logo?

If done pursuant to an agreement with the product manufacturer, then I agree with Counselor Potter that there is almost certainly a legal way to do...

Phrase needed to transfer IP from Contractor?

Typically, when I'm representing the individual or company HIRING the contractor (as opposed to the contractor himself/herself), I try to follow a...