"MagSafe" is trademarked by Apple.
answered on Jan 24, 2023
It would depend on the type of products. You should expect to be sued if you use "MagSafe" to market goods such as computers, mobile phones, battery packs, electrical cords, etc. For any other goods/services, you should definitely hire an experienced attorney to conduct a thorough... View More 
I took photos of a friends cows about 3 years ago. Last week discovered that she was trying to sell my images on Etsy. When I asked her not to she then proceeded to tell me I am not allowed to sell images of her cows, that she has never given me permission. Do I need a property release from her if... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2023
Yes, you can legally sell the photographs. The practical enforcement of your copyrights, however, is a bit more complex. Recording a collection of a work of photographs with the U.S. Copyright Office should provide you with a useful tool to swiftly remove infringing articles from major online U.S.... View More
answered on Jan 13, 2023
Such commonly recognized slogans are challenging to register.
A USPTO examiner would very likely issue an office action refusal based on "failure to function as a trademark" because such common slogans are not distinctive and consumers would not clearly identify that a... View More
Trying to get bought out of my position, but if I can’t, would it be a good idea to file the business’s trademark under my name as leverage?
answered on Jan 13, 2023
Short answer: No.
Under 15 U.S. Code Section 1051:
(1)A person who has a *bona fide intention*, under circumstances showing the *good faith* of such person, to use a trademark in commerce may request registration of its trademark on the principal register hereby established by... View More
I already purchased thevitastation.com domain.
Also vitastation.com domain is Available
Can use this name and register it as my llc and trademark?
answered on Nov 16, 2021
It would depend on a multitude of factors. However, merely securing a domain would not by itself change the likelihood of a successful trademark registration. Strongly advise hiring an attorney.
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