You're asking for a registrability opinion (whether you can register your own trademark rights in the U.S.). Much of the answer depends on the DuPont factors that try to answer the question of whether your mark is likely to cause confusion with another registered mark. The simple answer for... View More

First, generally speaking, changes to an existing product might be protectable as a separate intellectual property right. So might be able to get your own design patent, copyright, or trademark. However, what you are really asking for is whether making, using, or selling the product would infringe... View More

This question is unclear. Try asking it again with more information. Who investigated? When? Etc.

This means the trademark application is on hold until other trademark applications are processed. The MOTOLOOT application (ser. no. 87558066) is suspended until other similar trademark applications have completed their processing (nos. 87070794, 87070812, 87232034, and 87232044).

As for... View More

Maybe. There are a lot of facts that must be evaluated when analyzing whether a company can sell a product that might infringe on the trademark rights of another. These are the DuPont factors that try to answer the core question: Is there a likelihood of confusion between your product and... View More

If the third party is a U.S. company, you may be able to sue here in the United States. Much of that depends on the agreement between you and the medical device manufacturer. You may need to sue the manufacturer as well, since there may not be any direct claims against the third party. I would be... View More

I disagree to some extent with Mr. Flynn. A design patent can have a fair range of protection, depending on what your product is, and what decoration makes it special. It's all about how the drawings in a design patent application are prepared. You can claim a part of the design, and leave... View More

Purchase the patent in a written contract (you get the patent by what is called an assignment). Or you can make the jewelry if you purchase just a license without buying the whole patent. That can be either an exclusive license or a non-exclusive one. Licenses are much more complex than a purchase... View More

The other option, in addition to the lawsuit for damages suggested by Mr. Baron, is an action for replevin to get the cats back from the person who may have them now (assuming they don't want to voluntarily give them back). See Chapter 78 of the Florida Statutes.

Yes, I agree with Mr. Baron. If the restaurant is in the middle part of Florida, and thus where a lawsuit would have to be filed (rather than South Florida, where Mr. Baron is located), I would be pleased to discuss your case further.

You need to consult a lawyer. It's not possible to provide you with an answer without more information. Send the cease and desist letter to the lawyer so they can evaluate the issues. If it's a federal trademark, I would be happy to discuss this further with you. 202-713-5292.

Correction or change in ownership of a mark is done with a document called an assignment. If there is a co-owner of the mark and you're on good terms with them, have a lawyer prepare an assignment for them to sign, and then record that document with the state or the USPTO (wherever your mark... View More

It sounds like the fraternity is a voluntary non-profit organization. In the U.S. we enjoy what is called freedom of contract, which allows us to make agreements for all kinds of things. Sometimes agreements can't be enforced (even if you sign them). What the document is describing sounds... View More

No, the U.S. legal system does not use AI to decide cases. People (judges and juries) decide the issues in disputes before a court. While there may be some automation, those processes are not substantive in nature.

In the U.S., it might be a violation of the politician's privacy. There is a common law (non-statutory) right to privacy, and publication of private facts may constitute what is called "intrusion upon seclusion." Besides common law, there may be statutory laws that also provide for... View More

It sounds like you may have a good case, which if it can't be resolved through Square, you may be able to pursue the former customer in court. Much of your ability to win depends on any contract(s), and what was said in emails, text messages, etc., together with what services were provided.... View More

This is not an intellectual property question (or insurance defense), but rather a personal property issue. It's unclear from your question what you're referring to. State Spectator? I've never heard of such a thing. Maybe ask the insurance company that sent you the letter what to do?

You can find this information on the USPTO's website, the Trademark Status & Document Retrieval (TSDR):

For serial number 86905207, the owner is:

Storm, Robert

Owner Address:

1540 Rainbow Drive

Belle Plaine, IOWA UNITED STATES 52208

Look at the "DuPont factors" and analyze whether your mark is confusingly similar to an existing mark. that is the standard for registering a mark with the USPTO. If you're not planning on registering a mark, look for the "Sleekcraft" factors used in the 9th Circuit. I... View More

Yes, Florida Small Claims Rule 7.050(a)(2), which states:

"Any business entity recognized under Florida law may be represented at any stage of the trial court proceedings by any principal of the business entity who has legal authority to bind the business entity or any employee... View More