Is there any legal action a trademark owner can take when another company uses it without permission?

More information is needed to opine on whether your client has a viable claim for trademark infringement in this instance. You mentioned that your...

Can I sue for trademark infringement if a company adopts my business name but in a different industry?

If you are concerned about a present use of your trademark by a non-competitive third party, I suggest you speak with a trademark attorney to...

Does including a design in a trademark application increase the likelihood of approval from the USPTP?

I recommend that you speak with a trademark attorney to devise a strategy for protecting your brand. If your primary concern is the word, and not...

On copyright infringement, who is right, he/she, or the rest of you?

I recommend that you speak with an intellectual property attorney in private to determine whether you have a claim for copyright infringement,...

What are our options with a .com domain that was registered(squatting) by someone else before we filed a trademark

Possibly, though a more detailed analysis is required to properly determine whether you have a legal remedy here. Please be advised that the...

Is there liability in art sales

Sorry, but I am not quite sure what your question/concern is. Is there a risk of liability when selling original art works on your own? Sure. It's...

Which business has rights to a name? The first business to use the name or the first business to trademark it?

Good Morning! You ask a few different questions, so I will copy and paste them below, and respond in turn. 1. I did a trademark search and...

How i can save my copyright of my trade market in California

It seems that you are confusing two separate areas of intellectual property law – copyright, which applies to original works of authorship fixed in...

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Are there any potential legal ramifications for me starting my publication using the same name?

More information is needed to properly advise you on whether any legal issues will arise. Given that they abandoned the trademark and the domain...

Is it legal to use other brand logos on my website as "product images" for my Personal Shopping Service?

It would be wise to consult with a trademark attorney to go over exactly how you will present the brands on your website. You need to ensure that...