I’m trying to see if could buy off from the owner this trademark 86480383
answered on Jun 19, 2020
You can look up a trademark owner's contact information at tsdr.uspto.gov. You can then contact the trademark owner, and make your offer. You may want to seek business and legal advice to make sure you offer an appropriate price, and to make sure the trademark is assigned to you properly... View More 
I would like to know about what is portected and what is not protected using photos from on line downloads, for T shirts designs.
answered on Mar 14, 2020
Ultimately it depends on where you get the photos and what is in them. If you are using photos that are downloaded from Adobe Stock Photos or a service where the photos are provided to users for posting on public pages, then you might be able to use them, generally. However, if you are finding... View More
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answered on Feb 20, 2020
Trademark protection is based on use as a source identifier of goods or services. If that fingerprint isn't identifying the source of a good or service, the likely answer is no.
Our company also does clothing but we would trademark it as "Trill Apparel" and not "Trill Apparel Clothing Company". Would we be able to do this?
answered on Jan 31, 2020
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
answered on Oct 4, 2019
If you need a trademark availability opinion before you register, that is $800 including the third-party fees. If you need trademark registration, that is $1200 including USPTO fees
incorporated their play mechanics but none of their artwork, would that be allowed under trademark, copyright and patent law? Thanks.
answered on Jun 24, 2019
This is a patent question. From the trademark standpoint, the mechanics of a game, or software coding, etc., is not a subject-matter of trademark law or with which trademark registration with the US Patent and Trademark Office is concerned. Trademark protection is extended to the word mark (name,... View More
He traded me vehicles across state lines and they said I'm going to be arrested. The vehicle is already in my name and licensed, they said it's my fault and their soon can't have criminal charges brought against him for taking "his" car, which turns out to be his fathers... View More
answered on May 24, 2019
Keep this plausible story in a safe place so you will be able to re-tell it to the police--if they arrest you.
I have the advertised post on Facebook printed out and everything. I already sent the title in. He's in Kentucky, I'm in Illinois.
answered on May 23, 2019
I am not sure what your question is.
If you're asking, does the 17 year old need a criminal defense lawyer for any investigation regarding his conduct? Yes. This is a State and a federal offense.
If you're asking, do you need a criminal defense lawyer? If you're... View More
For the media items, like movies & tv shows, I have embedded trailers from YouTube into the listings. According to YouTube, as long as videos are embedded and not copy & pasted, this is perfectly acceptable, allowable, and legal, found here:... View More
answered on Apr 16, 2019
If you have created a successful business, you're going to get silly/aggressive/unfounded accusers, just be ready and have a good lawyer on retainer to deal with such issues as they arise.
As for embedding YouTube videos onto your own website (for profit), this is a common question.... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2019
There are a number of ways to file a patent in Belgium as well as other countries. The first step is going to be determining if you're only interested in Belgium or if you'd like to file in other countries as well. From there, you will have to decide if you'd like to draft your own... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2019
That probably is going to run into an objection from Disney since its very related to an existing mark. Even if there is no registration for "IMAGINEER" if Disney uses that term in commerce, then it probably has trademark rights to it. That's because trademark rights don't... View More
I want to know if someone LLC something. but, when I researched it gave me the statement
answered on Sep 8, 2018
The term, "ABANDONED - NO STATEMENT OF USE FILED" is used by the U. S. Trademark Officer. It means when the applicant has not replied to the Trademark office and the applicant has failed to file "statement of use" then, USPTO abandons the mark. The mark is not valid anymore... View More
answered on Jul 15, 2018
You advise them of your newly trademark phrase and give them an adequate amount of time to take care of it simply b/c it is potential infringement, as a courtesy. Or you can follow up with an attorney to draft it up for you.
I hired an attorney for a DUI case, i was making monthly payments and he always showed up for court. I made final payment in December, attorney did not show up for january or feburary court date. on february court date asked judge for public defender judge says he can not assign public defender... View More
answered on Feb 13, 2018
Madam or Sir:
That is unfortunate. I suggest that you first contact the Illinois State Bar association. They may be able to provide new contact information or clarify your attorney's status. If that fails, I suggest that you next contact the Illinois Board of Bar Overseers to... View More
Can that trademark be used on a shirt like at https://mikethebear.com/
answered on Aug 1, 2017
Hello. The trademark application in the link actually never got registered. They filed the application as an "intent to use" application, meaning that they were not using the mark in commerce at that time, but intended to do so at some time in the future. Their application was allowed... View More
Based on business partnership with an applicant, in order to become an additional party (defendant), is it legally appropriate to get Plaintiff's consent to file a joint motion in TTAB?
answered on Sep 27, 2017
This is not a question that has an easy answer. An attorney would need to review all the facts. Unless you have an ownership interest in the trademark registration, a business partner may not have standing to join the proceeding. If not, you may be able to move to file an amicus brief in support... View More
answered on Jun 11, 2017
You can search for federal trademarks at the USPTO via the TESS system. There are two possible registrations that may prevent you from securing a trademark: "Unlabeled Society" and "Unlabeled State of Mind." Both are registered in international class 25 (clothing). So, if you... View More
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answered on May 18, 2017
It is unclear what you mean by "origin" of the food. The real question is what are you trying to protect? A recipe? The identity of your wholesalers/sources?
There is a whole host of regulatory issues regarding sale of food and beverages, and they will certainly determine how... View More
I currently have an idea for a new app. However I currently lack the technical skill to create it, and I am considering finding outside assistance. In this case, would I be the primary owner of the enterprise or would credit go to the person who had the skill to take the idea and turn it into a... View More
answered on Apr 30, 2017
The contract between you and the person who creates your app, as crafted by an attorney, would define who owns the underlying intellectual property. Absent contractual agreement and any real participation on your behalf, other than supplying the idea, if you're seeking to copyright the code... View More
I'd like to title my column "7upandwine" and have a correspondinge website "7upandwine.com" -- Would including "7up" in my column name and website open me up to legal response? For example does it infringe on some kind of copyright law? I'd eventually like... View More
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answered on Dec 1, 2016
Potential Trademark violation. I would expect a response. You could ask for permission and at least display their trademark with the term 7up.
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