Using our Company name in two different states

You have already received excellent responses. I write only to add that not all trade names are protectable under the law (that is, not all...

I want to design a logo for my sons team is it copyrightable?

Your additional information raises two fundamental issues: (1) is a drawing of a generic soccer ball that's indistinguishable from all other soccer...

Trademarks are everywhere: cell phone chirps are trademarks, the configuration of some restaurants and bars are trademarks, phrases we use in...

I want to design a logo for my sons team is it copyrightable?

Query: Would i be infringing on someone else's copyright by using the free downloads? Response: Yes. "Free" isn't the test to determine if...

What is the simplest procedure to trade mark a logo for purses, pouch, etc.

Trademark rights develop only when a mark is actually used in commerce to brand a good or a service. So the simplest (and only) procedure to...

Hi, A company is using our name in their meta-tags.

I strongly disagree with my colleagues. To prevail in a ACPA lawsuit you need to establish that a likelihood of confusion in the marketplace...

Sub Domain Names

Let’s first get the terminology straight. Domain names are read right to left. The part of a domain name furthest to the right (such as .com,...

Hi, A company is using our name in their meta-tags.

Why on earth do you care? Meta tags are not used in search engine ranking algorithms. See http://bit.ly/1DrYb2 . While some meta tags have...

Can non-compete agreement be used against employee working for client that no longer has dealings with previous employer?

Mr. Schwartz has already provided you with excellent information. I write only to strongly suggest that, in addition to immediately discussing...

Can another business open with the same name.

You've already received excellent information from both Mr. Dyer and Ms. Koslyn. My only input is to respectfully -- though strongly --...