Generally, you look at the similarity of the marks and the similarity of the goods. In this case, due to the distinctions between names and the goods, there is unlikely to any issue between the two specific marks you've identified. However, it's never possible to predict with certainty... View More

U.S patents cover importation (if your product infringes the patent, you cannot import them into the U.S. without being liable for infringement). This patent covers both fabric products and methods of manufacture. The specific coverage is defined in the claims, and each claim has a different scope.... View More

The Applicant never completed the registration process. In order to obtain a Registration Certificate, the applicant needs to file a declaration with a specimen establishing that they are using the mark in commerce. The applicant did not do that. They may not have actually used in commerce, or... View More

U.S patents cover importation (if your product infringes the patent, you cannot import them into the U.S. without being liable for infringement). This patent covers both fabric products and methods of manufacture. The specific coverage is defined in the claims, which are of varied scope. Whether... View More

The question is a little too broad to answer. If you are considering pursuing a patent based on this idea, you should avoid disclosing the details of your invention on a public forum like this, as your own public disclosure could end up being prior art that will impede your ability to obtain a... View More

This type of product is certainly patentable. However, whether you will be able to successfully obtain a patent will depend on whether it has already been disclosed by someone (this is called "prior art"). You should contact a qualified patent attorney directly (this is just public... View More

The EU requires "absolute novelty," so you are correct that it does not have the one year grace period we have in the U.S. Therefore, publicly disclosing your invention will impede your ability to seek patent protection in the EU. However, if you file a US provisional patent application... View More

Yes. Once a patent is issued, a missing inventor can (and should) be added via a certificate of correction. Please note that inventorship is based on the particular claims in that patent (not what is described in the specification), so care should be taken to analyze whether the individual in... View More

It will depend on a number of factors, including how close your goods are to the goods of the trademark registration owner, when you began using the mark in commerce. You should consult a qualified trademark attorney to discuss the specific details of your case.

GODMODE (as a single word) is currently registered for athletic apparel. In view of this, you're unlikely to be able to register GOD MODE for clothing.

This is a scam. This entire scenario is fabricated. Unfortunately, trademarks have become a common target of scams in recent years.

It's not clear from your question which inventors/patents you are referring to, but it is possible you are not receiving a response because they may not have any rights. Rights need to be licensed from the owner, and often, the owner is different than the inventor(s). If you haven't... View More

I’m very sorry to hear about your father. I similarly lost my mother last December, as an only child, and I know it is not easy to go through by yourself. You will want a probate lawyer, who will be able to at least make that aspect of the process easier for you.

Generally, it is a good idea to form the business before filing for any trademarks. When you apply for a trademark, the "owner" you identify should be the entity that is actually using the mark in commerce (or else you put your registration in jeopardy). This is typically the company,... View More

There are several existing trademarks for each of these. It's possible you could use it, depending on what category of goods/services your company deals in. You should consult a qualified trademark attorney, who can help you determine whether you are able to use these and if you should seek... View More

You will first need to determine whether you want to trademark the name or the icon (or both). You can file the application(s) at the USPTO's website: https://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/apply/initial-application-forms

At this point, you would need to file a new application. When an application goes abandoned, the deadline to revive it is two months from the Notice of Abandonment. In this case, that deadline has passed, so you would need to refile a new application. If you do, you should carefully limit the... View More

Harman owns many patents. Typically, if someone has one or more patent(s) on a particular product, that product (or its packaging or labeling) will list the patent number somewhere (or else will identify a website that does), because the owner of the patent(s) cannot collect damages for... View More

Regardless of what marks were in use, Activision was able to register this because no one else registered this mark for video games. If another party used a similar mark for video games before them, and that other party is still using that mark for video games, they could file a cancellation... View More

Based on the current registration, you will probably be ok if you use just the phrase PARIS BY NIGHT on your handbags. However, you can further strengthen your rights in this regard by filing for your own trademark registration for this mark for handbags.