It depends on the service or product on in in connection with which you intend to use this trademark. There are several active U.S. registrations for the BONNIE AND CLYDE mark and there may be others not registered but in actual use in commerce in the U.S. (so-called "common law" marks).... View More

Although such use may not amount to a trademark (or perhaps copyright) infringement, my suggestion is to contact each company and obtain their written authorizations to use their respective logos.

Under the facts that you describe, and absent any written provisions to the contrary, I would say that your work is a "work made fore hire" within the scope of your employment. If so, your employer owns the copyright to this work.

In the U.S., registration of a term or phrase is not required to establish rights if the term or phrase is already in use in commerce as a trademark to identify your company as the source of its products and/or services. Registration (federal or state) does provide some certain substantive... View More

If the trademark was registered with the U.S. Trademark Office, but the status of the registration is listed as abandoned, that does not necessarily mean that the trademark is no longer in use in commerce and abandoned within that context. It may still be in use in commerce and protected under... View More

I would have the release carefully reviewed by a copyright attorney. Depending on the language in the release, it is possible that you are assigning (giving up for all time) at least one and maybe all of your bundle of exclusive copyright interests. Since it appears that you do not want to do... View More

Typically, a landlord must make your property available for you to pick up. You should discuss this with an attorney in your locale that handles landlord/tenant matters.

You might also consider approaching beverage manufacturers, although I would be cautious about that and obtain the advice and assistance of an intellectual property attorney before doing so.

Go onto the U.S. Trademark Office website and access the Trademark Electronic Search System (TESS). Enter the search term "HARRY POTTER" in the basic word search option. This search will yield 52 live "Harry Potter" trademark registrations and three pending "Harry... View More

File a report with the local police and let them investigate the matter for possible criminal charges.

Your question is a common one, and I typically advise any client who asks it as follows. If you have to ask an attorney that question, you probably realize that your proposal to adopt a domain name incorporating another's domain name or trademark is a potentially risky one. Because of this,... View More

I agree with my colleague. The determination of abandonment can be a factually and legally complex one. Before you take your proposed action, I strongly suggest that you obtain an availability clearance opinion from a competent trademark attorney.

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If you would please clarify what question you are asking, that would be appreciated. If you are inquiring if your use license can charge a fee for commercial use of the proprietary software, while allowing such use free for non-commercial purposes, I see no reason why... View More

Your proposed unauthorized use is a risky one exposing you to a civil action in federal court for copyright infringement.

Under the U.S. Copyright Act of 1976, as amended, copyright is automatic upon the creation and fixation of an original work of authorship in a tangible medium. Placing copyright notice is not required, but provides some worthwhile benefits. Registration with the U.S. Copyright is not required to... View More

My initial thought is that your mark registration is safe. Priority refers to the filing date afforded to foreign applicants meeting certain criteria. I would guess that your mark will proceed through the process without negative impact from the foreign application.

I suggest discussing the matter with a trademark lawyer prior to spending $$ acquiring and developing the trademark. In the U.S., neither federal nor state registration creates the underlying right to adopt and use a term as a trademark in commerce. Actual use of the mark establishes that... View More

No you would not be O.K. to sell it. "American Express" is likely to be considered a famous mark and probably protected by federal trademark registration. In addition to potential trademark infringement, you might also be at risk for for liability under federal anti-dilution laws.

Not likely a copyright infringement, but quite possibly an infringement of those companies' trademarks. More importantly, I imagine those trademarks would qualify as famous marks and likely registered with the U.S. Trademark Office. I think your venture carries some significant legal risks.

You probably should discuss this with an experienced intellectual property attorney. The issue may implicate issues of both copyright and trademark law. Your proposed logo may infringe the trademark rights of the Big Ten Conference if your logo creates consumer confusion as to the source of your... View More