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I need to know if I can use a name for something that's already been trademarked.

I've taken a look at the trademark, as well as the Steam site where the game is sold. Based upon the continual development of the game and the...

How do I deal with a "copyright infringement notification" email I have received?

I would recommend laying out in a response email how your activities fall outside of their infringement claim. Prior to responding, as my...

I found this purse on a drop shipping website (AliExpress) Am I allowed to sell it?

This is a very interesting issue. The previous attorney was very helpful in locating the design patent. That said, it is the claims of a patent...

How can we protect our MC patch and name from being used

File two trademarks, one for the club patch itself (which I suspect has a design or emblem), and one for the name by itself. You will need to...

What legal/liability exposure do I have if my previous employer sue's me for libel?

It is not always slander if you were not malicious and it is truthful that they do not have a licensed senior to handle the complex work. Of...