Trademark infringement for printing a media logo in a newspaper ad?

A claim of false sponsorship or false endorsement can be brought even if based on implication -- that is, either claim can be brought whenever a...

Will I have to personally appear before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board? And if so, where?

If you represent yourself you need to study ALL the rules applicable to cancellation proceedings. See ...

If every state in the country uses the term "All-State" for sports, band, academics - is it now fair use?

I take away from your various posts that there is an organization in Rhode Island that hosts a paid musical event where it sells products such as...

Trade name

You've posed a simple question but, unfortunately, there is no simple answer. The answer requires an application of Oklahoma trade name law,...

Is it considered patent infringement if I applied for business-method patent that is similar to an existing internet company?

Back way, way up. You want to start a business that offers socks for sale via your website. Ok, about a million and half companies already do...

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I completely disagree with Attorney Cogan. Your use of another’s branded product to make your own product clearly — undoubtedly and with no...

Copyright and Trademark infringement confusion?

Q: is using the nickname a problem? R: Yes. All business associations [which includes schools of all stripes] have trademark rights in the...

Can a startup company with sweat equity independent contractors get the ICs to sign a Proprietary Rights Agreement prior to.....

The language used to pose your question unnecessarily complicates the hypothetical. You want to know if Company A can require Person A, B, and...

I'm thinking of opening up a shop that sells enlarged, framed black & white photographs (pop-culture related). Is this legal?

Your copying of an online photograph is infringement #1, reproducing it in any way is infringement #2, modifying it to make it appear different is...

What happens if you use the 'TM' with your brand or name, but do not pay for it?

As my colleagues note, you do not have to "pay" anyone to affix the TM notation to your trademark. So long as you have a legally supportable and...