The registration in 2012 of MANGROVE MAFIA is for use on stickers in International Class 16, which also includes other printed matter such as magazines. That registration is up for renewal by 11/14/2022, and could expire if the owner does not submit a specimen of use and declaration.

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The depiction of branded products as you describe, for illustrative and informational purposes, does not infringe the trademarks and is called "nominative fair use" just as it is for reviews and commentary, so long as you are not selling those products. Linking to the trademark... Read more »

There are trademark registrations for PURPLE PEOPLE EATER used for apparel, toys, fireworks, spirits and liqueurs.

The visual representation of the creatures would be a matter of copyright, which could be infringed if your work copies them without original creation.

I do not see a patent issue here. Your list of legal topics did not include trademarks which is most likely the form of intellectual property that you should consider. For purposes of providing an introduction to vocabulary and not as a source of legal advice -- you could start with... Read more »

This is a trademark question regarding brand names, not copyright, which protects works of expression.

Lucasfilm has registered JEDI as a trademark for various goods and services, but a quick search of USPTO records shows that no application has been made for JEDI used for roofing services.... Read more »

The takedown was probably an assertion of trademark infringement, not copyright. (A tutorial on the difference is something you could get in a free consultation with an IP lawyer.)

If a prior user (owner) of a trademark (which could be a design of/on the goods) finds a confusingly similar... Read more »

It is MUCH better and usually a lot less expensive in the long run to do everything correctly from the beginning rather than trying to fix problems afterwards. Certain mistakes in trademark applications can never be fixed and some errors can be used by unscrupulous competitors to try to challenge... Read more »

About the same as hiring an experienced doctor vs paying $50 to a random quack. You may want to read this article about the potential negative consequences of trying to register a trademark on the cheap:... Read more »

You should consult an intellectual property attorney to determine differences and similarities, assess IP rights and risk of infringement.

There is no existing registration for ELF BAR, in any class of goods or services.

There is a pending application to register ELFBAR (and design) for electronic cigarettes and related goods, based on use since Feb 2022; and another pending application to register ELFBAR BC5000 also for... Read more »

A cease and desist letter must be taken very seriously. First of all, it puts the recipient on notice that her activities may be infringing upon someone else's rights (which means that if she were to continue such activities after the notice, that may be construed as willful infringer). And,... Read more »

Note: I'm a business attorney, not a trademark attorney. Here is generally what I tell people starting up a new business or entering into a new line of business that involves trademarks.

When you ask if you need to "trademark" your brand name and logo, what you are really... Read more »

You do not need necessarily have sales. Your product or service needs to be available to the public for use or purchase. In your case you should be able to file a SOU. Consult with an attorney, this is not legal advise.

This is not legal advice, but in general, a trademark owner does not need to show sales in order to satisfy the Statement of Use requirements in response to a Notice of Allowance from the USPTO. There are many charities and other nonprofits that own U.S. federal trademark registrations without ever... Read more »

There is no live registration for the mark NERD BOSS. There was an "intent to use" application filed in 2018 for apparel, but abandoned in 2019 after opposition from the owner of several marks consisting of (or containing) the word BOSS (HUGO BOSS, BOSS, BOSS ORANGE, BOSS BLACK, BOSS... Read more »

You have urgent need to retain experienced counsel to address the hijacking of your brand.

The infringer's trademark registration can be cancelled based upon your prior use, even though you had not registered it. You also have grounds to sue for trademark infringement and unfair... Read more »

Generally speaking, you can trademark your business name either at a state level (for example, in California, by registering it with the Secretary of State of California) or nationwide, by filing a federal trademark application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office ("USPTO").... Read more »

Use of the trademark to identify the goods exhibited, so long as they are authentic and not counterfeit, is allowable and referred to as "nominative fair use" of the brand. It would be prudent, however, to state in promotional materials that the exhibitor is not affiliated with the brand... Read more »

I'm sorry your question went unnoticed for four weeks under this category. Product liability is more about injuries from defective or dangerous products. You could repost this question under the trademark section (click the text "Shore More Categories"). In the third column is a... Read more »

A logo for a business is an issue of trademark law rather than copyright law because your logo is how a potential customer would recognize you in the marketplace and distinguish you from your competitors.

To properly answer this question, you should meet with an attorney to discuss details... Read more »