Hello. Assuming that you are talking about federal registrations, unfortunately, there is no way to convert your mark from one to the other. Instead, a new application has to be filed for the mark on the principal register. You will need to make sure that whatever objection got you moved to the... View More

How much money are you investing in the studio? How much money would it cost to defend if Coca Cola started a dispute? How much more would it cost if they actually sued you? How many business days would be totally lost if you had to participate in the dispute? How much money will you save if you... View More

This is a copyright and trade secret question. A trademark is a brand name.

Copyrights generally do not protect ideas. The protection is for particular forms of expression. There is a doctrine called "scenes a faire." These are general situations that are not unique in life.... View More

I do not know if there is a best online service. It depends on your objective. If you want "cheap", you will find it. If you go to an attorney, you can get advice on strategy for best protecting your market An attorney can help make a selection for protecting combined word and design... View More

A trademark functions to identify the source of the goods. It is a brand name. A design of a t-shirt might not be a band name. The Trademark Manual of Examining Procedure states, "Subject matter that is merely a decorative feature does not identify and distinguish the applicant’s goods and,... View More

In the U.S., one acquires the underlying right to a particular trademark by actually using it in commerce on or in connection with the goods or services being sold under that mark. Neither federal nor state registration creates that senior right. So, assuming that you have had an experienced... View More

Trademarks are symbols or text that uniquely associated with the source of the goods or services. This is generally referred to as a brand name. If it is just a clever saying, it is not a trademark. A phrase can be a trademark, e.g., "I can't believe it's not butter," because it... View More

The examples of singing or a podcast do not seem to service mark specimens. Service marks are generally brand names used in promoting a service. The specimen should demonstrate this promotion. You can see tutorial material at www.uspto.gov. Here, there may be great difficulty in pursuing a service... View More

More facts are needed to address the question. These include how each party is using the words. The basic standard is whether or not use of your trademark will cause a likelihood of confusion in the marketplace as to the source of the goods or services. The question assumes that "Good To... View More

Trademark registration applications require applicants to select whether or not they want to register the name apart from the logo. You would probably need to ask an attorney what difference the selection makes. See tutorial material at www.uspto.gov.

Trademarks are "good" if they are uniquely associated with the source of goods and services. The trademark should be owned by the entity that is using it. Trademarks and LLCs are forms of property. A divorce property settlement can determine who will own different pieces of property. An... View More

This is generally not done without an attorney. However, there is a good deal of tutorial information at www.uspto.gov.

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It depends on how different the services are. The standard is whether there will be a likelihood of confusion in the market place as to the source of the services. Even if the services are different, they could be sufficiently related to cause a likelihood of confusion. Do the two services have... View More

A trademark can protect a brand name but not ideas. It a product will be sold, protection should be considered. If the product will not be sold, then some consideration should be given as to why to bother to protect it.

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A challenge to a description of a trademark can be based on vagueness or over-breadth, and a competing design should also seek to differentiate itself in a qualitative and/or quantitative manner, where applicable. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best... View More

You might be violating IP laws, NDAs, and employment contracts, if you do. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors,... View More

That sounds like IP infringement. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/... View More

They sound sufficiently different, but speak with a lawyer such as myself re: any possible IP infringement, business overlap, and related issues. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as... View More

Among other things, in order for a 'mark' to be trademark-able (or service mark-able), it must be in current use in interstate commerce. Anything on your website that promotes your 'mark' - whether or not your performances are in another state - is being used in interstate... View More

It depends on whether they are actually infringing or not. That should be evaluated prior to discussion potential resolutions. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read... View More