Trademark issues if the person is using the name VS company using the name.

The whole issue of whether the other company has incorporated or not is irrelevant as is the fact that the other company has not federally...

How long after you've published a trademark does a counterparty have to object to your registration?

Q: "Do I need to be concerned?" R: What do you expect us to say, no? Of course the answer is yes. If they're right they're first in time...

I entered a recipe contest & the company published a very similar recipe on its website. Have I been wronged?

Q: "Have I been wronged?" R: Not legally. A list of ingredients and simple instructions on how to combine them is not protectable as any type...

When is the right time to get a name trademarked?

You need to "clear the rights" in your chosen company name -- and any other trademarks such as tag lines or logos -- before you adopt them. To do...

Copyright Infringement

It is NOT copyright infringement for someone to create and sell an identical-appearing crouching cat sculpture as one that's already existing if...

The relevant law is: “Any person who, on or in connection with any goods or services, … uses in commerce any … term … which … is likely to cause...

I won't pass on the ethics of watching infringing copyrighted material via the internet. As far as the legal analysis, it is straightforward: Even...

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Search Google for "competitive intelligence" and then plan your information gathering with the assistance of your own attorney. Lawful information...

What are the possible outcomes of sueing someone fo my intellectual property?

There are way too many variables and facts [some very likely not favorable to you] for anyone to provide you with actionable information. This...

Survey for acquired distinctiveness at TTAB

See my response to your other posting of this same question.