Hi there, fees vary depending on the kind of operation you're writing your terms for, but I would love to help you out with this. Please email at jason@altviewlawgroup.com to set up a time to discuss.

There is more to it than this, but generally, there are specific state and federal rules against hosting a lottery (i.e. a game of chance). If you're hosting a game of "chance" (as opposed to one of skill) there must be a "No purchase necessary to Play" option for EVERYONE... View More

She may have a trademark in that phrase, which is completely different than copyright. Your best best is to look up the phrase in the USPTO directory to see if it’s actually a registered mark.

For purposes of a trademark, there wo d be no difference of your use her use of “we are” vs... View More

If a trademark is deemed “abandoned” by the USPTO, then it is a dead mark and any new applicant must start the registration process from the beginning by preparing a new application for registration of that mark. Because of the history of your husband with respect to this game, there may be... View More

A key factor in determining Trademark infringement is whether there will be “likelihood of confusion with an existing registered mark.” Based only on the facts you’ve provided, the issue here isn’t so much Hasbro has carts Blanche claim to any multi-word mark using Monopoly + another word,... View More

There is no "reinstatement." You'll have to complete and file a new Registration Application and go through the normal registration process. If you need assistance, feel free to email me at: jason@altviewlawgroup.com

Because of the substantially similar nature of your proposed mark to that already registered mark, your application would very likely be rejected by the USPTO for "likelihood of confusion." When making their decision, the Examining Attorney examines the proposed mark as a whole, and... View More

This is difficult to answer with an exact cost because your registration depends on a variety of factors -- namely, how many marks and in how classes will you be registering? Basically, the USPTO charges a filing fee of $275 per mark, per class. In addition, an attorney charges their own service... View More

No that would be copyright infringement. You’ll need the artists permission first — make sure you get it in writing as well.

This is a very complicated issue which requires significantly more in depth analysis and review than can/should be provided in a free Q&A forum such as this. I would strongly advise you seek counsel from an estate attorney.

Hi Vasyl I’d be happy to help. Email when you have a moment and we can discuss: jason@altviewlawgroup.com

If you're merely trying to protect the design on the shirt, then you'll want to register it for copyright with the US Copyright office. If however, the design is actually the name of your brand, then you'll want to register that brand name for trademark.

Note that word... View More

Yes - if you are not actually performing under that name yet a good practice is to file on an "Intent to Use" basis, until such time as you are actually using the name. If you can show that you are actually performing under the name now, you can skip the Intent part, and go right to... View More

A trademark application or registration can be considered abandoned for a number of reasons, but there are actions you can take to reverse it.

If you or someone else has applied for a trademark, but for some reason did not continue the process after receiving an Office Action or Notice of... View More

I help with these kinds of reviews. If you would like to email me at Jason@altviewlawgroup.com, we can set up a time to discuss my fee and any generals concerns you may have about the agreement.

Without more detail about your questions it's difficult to provide a more specific answer, but generally you would have two options from what you're described:

1) if the free weight you're asking about has some newly invented features, it may qualify for a patent.... View More

I think you are confusing copyright with a trademark, as what you are describing sounds much more like you are looking to trademark the name of of your brand. In such a case, registration applications are filed with the US Patent & Trademark Office for the mark you are intending to use and... View More

By law, a Common Law copyright is created the moment you put your work into tangible form (i.e. once you create an actual work, beyond just the idea in your head). If you have a copyrighted work, you are authorized to sue for damages if someone uses that work without authorization, however with... View More

Trademark applications for US registration are filed online via USPTO.org -- for a new registration, the costs are $275 per mark, per "class", plus whatever service fees your lawyer or service agency charges (if you choose to use assistance) -- It's possible to prepare the... View More

Technically, yes -- but you have to understand that "claiming" the mark is not the correct description -- you have the right to prepare and file a new registration application with the USPTO and go through the entire registration process for the mark you'd like to claim. This process... View More