I opened as amazing cupcake & was contacted by someone stating that they have a business called amayzing cupcake. Infringement?

The above answers provide enough differentiation to recognize that further analysis is required with more facts. If you have already received a...

Trademark infringement applies in situations where there is a likelihood of confusion created by a third party use of trademark rights. As a...

For a new company logo do I have to register it for trademark before using it on my website and such?

In short, NO you do not have to register the mark to use it in commerce. BUT, if the company plans to use it widely and has invested money in...

My biz name's registered & trademark w/the u.s.patent office& being used in part, by others biz in the same industry. My rights?

You have described a situation that may have recourse, and may not. Since you have two decades worth of investment in this business, it is worth...

Cease and Desist for Trademark Infringement

First, you have provided a serial number for an application. Are you sure it has a federal registration? Second, based on the simple facts you...

Accused of trademark infringement due to simular business name. Trademark was initials only of their business, abandoned 3/9/06

There are not enough facts in your question to provide an adequate answer. However, since you have already been contacted, you should strongly...

As stated previously, this is a matter that must be taken seriously. And, there are not enough facts to provide any comprehensive suggestion. ...

Can I be forced to sign a contract stating that I will not work for a competing company if I decide to leave my current employer

The non-competition issue has been a hot topic here in Georgia since December, 2010. The legislature has gone back and forth and recently decided...

Is this a copy right violation? (software)

My colleague Ms. Koslyn is correct. There may be some cross-issues involving copyright infringement and patent infringement. While copyright...

Are privacy policies and user agreements susceptible to copyright infringement?

Some issues of copyright law are easy to diagnose (e.g., registration). But, copyright infringement is a different animal that must be carefully...