Depending on the facts of the case, date of death, value of property, etc., the property may have to be administered under formal or summary administration, and will likely require an attorney because it is a complicated process. This heir should consult with a probate attorney to discuss and... View More

Very sorry for your loss. The banks and other institutions may require you to obtain Letters of Administration from the probate court in order to manage your deceased brother's affairs as the personal representative. If so, you will need to hire a probate attorney to open a probate... View More

Trademark filing fees are between $250-$350 per trademark per class. Also, it is recommended that you conduct a clearance search of your proposed trademark prior to beginning the registration process in order to review any trademarks currently in use that may be confusingly similar to your... View More

A trademark may have a status of abandoned when the owner has failed to file a response or some other required document. It does not necessarily mean that the trademark is not in use by that applicant or any other business. You may be able to file a new trademark registration if you have conducted... View More

You should seek an experienced trademark attorney to guide you with the registration process and to assist you with conducting a clearance search to determine if there are any existing similar trademarks that could pose an obstacle to registering and using your trademarks.

An order of Summary Administration can be used to distribute a decedent's accounts, however for the Petition, you will need to provide values for the accounts and other assets of the estate in order to determine if the estate qualifies for Summary Administration. Unfortunately many banks and... View More

For trademarks registered with the USPTO, the 710 cancelled - section 8 status means that the registration for this particular trademark has been can yelled due to failure to file required maintenance forms. This does not mean that the trademark in question is no longer being used by the owner or... View More

The answer depends on the facts of the estate. The last will should be deposited with the clerk of court within 10 days of date of death, and there are also deadlines for filing estate taxes or disclaimers, if applicable. Additionally, some assets such as, bank accounts may be inaccessible without... View More

An abandoned trademark application or registration does not necessarily mean that the trademark (or a similar trademark) is no longer in use by the registrant, or by some other user who has not registered yet. These users may still have common law rights against infringement. Working with a... View More

When an IRA is owned by an estate as a result of having no beneficiaries, the estate must go undergo probate administration to transfer those assets in accordance with the terms of a will. Genrally, a will must be admitted to the probate court in order for assets belonging to the estate to be... View More

Of the registration has been abandoned past the grace period allowed, then you would have to submit a new trademark registration.

My condolences for your loss. You will need to deposit the original will with the clerk of court in the county where your father resided and hire a probate attorney in Florida to file for probate administration.

You may consult with another probate attorney to review the status of the administration and inquire about the possibility of substituting your probate attorney with a new attorney if warranted.

An application or registration with a status of abandoned does not necessarily mean the trademark is no longer in use by that owner or another. A clearance should be performed before using and/or registering any trademark. Consult with a trademark attorney for more guidance through this process.

Before filing an application, a business owner should always conduct a clearance search to determine if there are any confusingly similar trademarks in use. Applications for U.S. trademark registration can be filed with the USPTO. However, it is strongly recommended that you work with an attorney... View More

Yes you can form a Delaware LLC while residing in Florida.

It may be possible to merge your LLC into a new nonprofit organization where the assets of the LLC would be merged into the surviving nonprofit corporation. This is a complicated process and it is recommended that you work with an attorney to assist you.

Depending on the size of the estate, you may be able to petition for Summary Administration or other small estate proceeding. Consult with a probate attorney for more specific guidance.

Contact a trademark attorney directly for guidance on reinstating a trademark.

A trademark owner is generally given two months of the date of the cancellation/expiration notice to file a petition to revive. If more than two months have passed, then a new application to register the trademark will have to be filed.