An abandoned trademark status may be caused by failure to submit a required response to the USPTO. This does not mean that the trademark is not still in use by the applicant or by some other person, and using a trademark that is already in use could be deemed infringement. Consult with a trademark... View More

A trademark should not be used if it is confusingly similar to another existing trademark in use for the same or related class of good or services. Using the same dominant term as another similar trademark may be refused for registration due to likelihood of confusion and may also be deemed... View More

If the Last Will controls how the property is to be distributed, then the estate will have to go through probate administration. A review of the deed of the home will also be necessary to determine the status of the property. Consult with a probate attorney for guidance and representation during... View More

Using a trademark that is confusingly similar to another trademark being used in the same or related class/category of goods or services could be deemed infringement and will likely be a barrier to trademark registration. Using the same dominant words in the trademark may increase the likelihood... View More

You may submit a formal response to the USPTO Office action refusal of your trademark registration. You must respond prior to the deadline indicated on the Office action, or your application will be abandoned. Work with a trademark attorney to assist you with this process.

In Florida, all assets belonging to the estate of a decedent (ie. titled in the name of the decedent) will typically undergo probate administration. A last will admitted to probate is used to determine the beneficiaries of the estate. A last will does not avoid probate. On the other hand, for... View More

Per USPTO rules, foreign applicants domiciled outside of the U.S. must be represented by a US licensed trademark attorney on submission of their trademark registration application.

An abandonment notice typically occurs when a trademark registration applicant fails to file a required response with the USPTO. This does not mean that this trademark applicant has stopped using the trademark nor does it mean that another business owner is not using it. Work with a trademark... View More

The application fee for trademark registration with the USPTO is $250-$350 per trademark, per class. Attorney fees vary but it is recommended that you work with an attorney. Trademark registration in one country doesn't provide registration in another country.

Yes a foreign company may register a trademark in the US. However they must be represented by an attorney licensed in the US.

She will likely be able to sell during the probate proceedings. Probate attorney fees vary. You may contact me for more information.

Before using or registering a trademark, you must first determine if your proposed trademark (or a similar trademark) is being used by another business in the same/related category of goods or services. Using a confusingly similar trademark could be deemed infringement. The first step is... View More

Attorney fees vary. Filing fees are a minimum of $250 per trademark per class.

Amazon is apparently requesting proof that you have registered your trademark on the principal registry of the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO). If you have not done this, consult with a trademark attorney to assist you with the process.

The USPTO may refuse to register a trademark is there is a likelihood of confusion with another registered trademark in the same class/category(s). In this example, both marks could be confusingly similar since the dominant word in both trademarks are identical "JPL" (the word... View More

My condolences for your loss. Generally, bank accounts owned jointly with others do not form part of the decedent's estate and pass directly to the surviving joint owners.

My condolences for your loss. Pursuant to Florida statute 733.304, a nonresident who is related by lineal consanguinity to a spouse or a brother, sister, uncle, aunt, nephew, or niece of the decedent may qualify to serve as personal representative. She will need to hire a Florida probate attorney.

Determining whether a trademark may be deemed confusingly similar to another trademark depends on many factors. Changing one or two letters may not prevent infringement or refusal of registration if the marks are very similar and operate within the same channels of trade and/or within the same... View More

An unregistered trademark owner may sue to protect its trademark from infringement prior to registering it, however the remedies may be limited, depending on applicable law and the geographical areas where the trademark is in use/where the infringement is occurring. Consult with a trademark... View More

Ability to legally use a trademark depends on many factors. If a trademark is registered and being used in a class/category that is similar or related to your proposed class/category, then that trademark could prevent your trademark from being registered. Additionally, using the trademark could... View More