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I am considering using the name "The Property Princess 706" for my real estate business, while “The Property Princess” is a registered trademark. I don't intend to trademark my name and there are no similar trademarks in my area. Could I potentially face legal issues for using... View More 
answered on Mar 26, 2025
You could face an opposition if you attempt to use or register your requested business name for trademark protection. Because your intended business is within the same realm as another registered trademark, your best course of action will be to speak with a trademark attorney. They will run a... View More
I have a collection from a previous landlord claiming I owe $6,653. The landlord initially stated I did not have a lease and refused payment. I have documentation supporting my claim. Now, a collection agency is trying to collect the debt. Do I have to pay this?
answered on Mar 26, 2025
The landlord may have refused payment due to sending the claim to the collection agency prior to you attempt to make the payment. Reach out to an attorney to assist you in your debtor defense matter. If your statements are corroborated by facts, you need to formally dispute the debt with the... View More
I financed my first car and signed the contract on March 4th. The dealer lied and left out important information. Initially, I was told the car was $4,000, but then the dealer said it was $6,000, leading me to finance the car since I only had $5,000. I paid a $3,000 down payment, but the contract... View More
answered on Mar 26, 2025
The court is going to look to the terms of the contract first. Whatever you signed on the contract is what the court will start with first in determining what is to be paid and to whom. Anything that you agreed to prior to the signing of the contract, that is not written in the contract, is not... View More
I have secured the domain name but not done anything beyond that. My company is a sole propriatorship and I only planned to use the Domain name and set up a directory service where other professionals can register their business. The domain name is very similar to an exisiting service /company... View More
answered on Feb 13, 2025
Probably not. You are essentially causing confusion to the masses regarding words or images that are associated with another business with a similar service. Just because the domain name is available, does not mean that you can register it with the USPTO. I would suggest using a different... View More
For example (not a real example), if the pending trademark was 'Quite Right Stationery' would it prevent you using 'Quite Right' or 'Quite'?
answered on Feb 13, 2025
This would depend on the class your good or service is being registered and whether there would be a likelihood of confusion regarding your mark and the mark that is currently pending. If a mark shows pending, the application has been submitted and they are waiting on the trademark examining... View More
answered on Feb 13, 2025
You would have to conduct a USPTO trademark search to see if the words have already been registered by another business or individual. Then I would conduct a more comprehensive search with a trademark search company to see if another business/individual has registered the word phrase. If not,... View More
I recently created a sewing pattern for an outfit that fits a certain doll. The outfit is inspired by a Barbie outfit by Mattel. Someone reached out to me, warning that the outfit could be trademarked and I could be sued by Mattel. Is this true?
answered on Feb 13, 2025
Very rarely are clothing designs registered for a trademark or copyright. If the dress image is associated with the business, then it may be registered as a trademark for that business. Trademark registrations are available for images, characters, sound bites, and even certain Pantone colors that... View More
I have several ideas for clothing designs that would reference movies without using any images, quotes or characters from those movies, but I’m not sure if this is still copyright infringement. For example, I want to create a shirt that says “stay” and underneath has the morse code for that... View More
answered on Feb 13, 2025
To obtain a copyright, the created work must be of the owner's own original creative thought. Derivative works can be registered for a copyright if the work represents an original work of authorship. Basically, if the work that you create based off a previously registered copyright, the work... View More
I am drafting a contract they states everything but she still owes on the home, am I getting into something I shouldn't or is this something that can be done? we would eventually finance ourselves but credit is a issue right now, so making payments to a direct owner would be easier but sounds... View More
answered on Feb 13, 2025
For this purchase, I would consult with an attorney and have the attorney draft the purchase agreement and the promissory note. Mobile homes can be tricky transactions. Many times the determination as to whether the purchase is one of real estate or personal property is how the mobile home is... View More
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