Can I use words, names, phrases on custom designed and created jewelry pieces?

Query: I am trying to find out if there are ANY names, words, phrases or saying that I cannot use. People want phrases from their favorite TV or...

What is Fair Use Parody and how does it protect against copyright infringment?

You've already received responses to a very similar question. http://bit.ly/F6ski A doll cannot parody anything. The Supreme Court defines a...

Someone is using my company name to advertise their dog outfit . I did a goggle search for my company name i get their ad

There's nothing more to add to Ms. Koslyn's super response other than this: if you send a cease and desist letter -- even a very nice one -- that...

I have heard in certain cases it is better to just manufacture and start selling without bothering with a patent. True or false?

Read a few books that directly address this subject and then make up your own mind in light of your business plans. From Patent To Profit and How...

Can I use a trademark/ name of a brand if I'm using their product in my product?

As noted, nope. In fact, I think you will create a dispute with the other company if you even include the name of their product in your product's...

Question about a Trademark

If you want to stop the other folks from using the tag line to name their "column" (and what that means I still don't understand) then you need to...

You need to understand a fundamental rule: A slogan is ONLY a slogan until someone uses it to indicate to consumers the source of a particular...

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What is the difference (or is there) between NY state trademark filing, and US Patent and Trademark office filing?

Super advice already given. It is so inexpensive to register in the states where you do business and with the federal Trademark Office that it...

Question about a Trademark

The facts that you've put into play in your stream of consciousness questions are far too loaded for anyone to respond to in a meaningful way. ...

I was issued a patent in February 2009. Another party using my claims was issued a patent in July 2009. Is that infringement?

Jeff and William have already provided you with really good information. As for copyright law, it has no bearing -- none, nada, zilch -- on this...