I have a trademark. Example BIGDOG. I want to use a small variation to my trademark. Example, BIG☆DOG. Is this ok?

I think it likely that adding the star as you describe would be a "material alteration" of the BIGDOG mark and, as such, the modified mark would...

How can I parody a logo?

The issue is not figuring out "how different" your modified logo must be but, rather, determining whether your logo modifies the original in a way...

Would federal- or state-level trade/service mark be more appropriate?

Neither can serve as a trademark -- at all, registered or not -- because both are primarily geographically descriptive and generic.

What are my options as they pertain to international law and infringement on a trademark?

Why do you think it's unlawful to mail the [alleged] counterfeit product back to the seller? I know of no law that would violate [assuming the...

In a letter of demand is it legal to use these words?

You want to write a letter to Company X that accuses it of engaging in unlawful conduct and that demands it send you money. The question is how...

First, you need to learn and comply with Washington state’s raffle law. Visit http://www.wsgc.wa.gov/activities/raffles.aspx . Second, you need...

How can I confim 0% dilution of a trademark?

You're asking the wrong question. You should be asking how to go about creating strong, enforceable trademark rights. The vast amount of that...

What should I do now that a notice to extend time to oppose my trademark application has been granted?

My colleagues have already ably answered your question. I write only to note that if you're currently using the mark that you applied to...

The Writers Guild has created many different template contracts. If the one you signed is the “Collaboration Agreement” [ see...

How do I file a design patent?

It’s not clear to me what you mean by “I am looking to design a product.” Are you saying you’re in the process of inventing something that can...