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

I would make sure that there is a criminal warrant against the 2 people that did the stealing. You can always apply for a criminal warrant on your neighbor for aiding and abetting. You can also try to sue her for any items she lied about and said they were hers. I hope this helps. An attorney can... View More

Abandonment of a trademark or a trademark application does not necessarily mean that the name is not in use in commerce. It simply means that that particular application or registration has been abandoned.

Before proceeding to attempt to register the same trademark, you should consult with... View More

Your unfortunate situation was caused by your erroneous belief that non-lawyers can do very important things that involve their property rights without benefit of counsel. So now, rather than hire a real estate lawyer to help you avoid the errors before you made them, you will have to hire a civil... View More

This is not an intellectual property question, but rather a real property issue or landlord-tenant issue. Consider re-posting the question under the correct topic.

If charges are dropped by the victim or person who reported then it is likely there is no bond.

Consult with a local attorney.

That's a complex situation. Without any formal company, you may both be operating under what is called a general partnership (but this should be addressed more conclusively by a Georgia lawyer). Even aside from the trade secret contract, to avoid incurring liability by your partner, I strongly... View More

You are not likely to be able to terminate your parental rights under these circumstances. Termination of parental rights is only permitted in limited circumstances. Generally, only voluntarily when there is another parent willing to step into the biological parent's place in a step-parent... View More

You cannot sue for pain and suffering. You can sue for value of the property as well as suing him for interfering with the administration of an estate as an Executor de son Tort.

Copyright is an asset just like physical possessions. If the company is in fact out of business, their assets went somewhere (and now belong to someone, such as the original owner's heirs, or another entity or individual) following the company's dissolution. Therefore you still must have... View More

An attorney would need to know the circumstances under which it became abandoned and how long ago it became abandoned to determine if it can be revived. Most likely, you will need to start over with a new application and a new filing fee.

Paying property taxes alone is probably not sufficient to transfer title to the property. I recommend speaking with a local estate planning attorney.

It probably means the proceeding to cancel a trademark has come to an end. Whether the trademark has been canceled or remains registered and enforceable is a different issue. If you would like more information about "dead" trademarks (including canceled ones), I have written a blog post... View More

You have posed many questions and described a complicated scenario. I suggest it would be worth your while to work with a business attorney who is also conversant with IP matters like copyright and trademarks so that you do not take steps which might conflict with one of your other goals.

The simple answer is yes, if you have a new or inventive improvement over the baby seats that have come before. Most patents are for improvements rather than completely new fields of inventions. You need to talk with a patent professional to help you decide whether your invention is likely to... View More

Fan fiction is generally considered derivative work, which only the original author may lawfully produce. So, you can be sued for producing fan fiction. Actively making money from writing fan fiction merely makes you more of a target for being sued, however, it's not a necessary component to a... View More

If you're licensing the toys for that use, of course you can.

Your first illustrator can say whatever s/he wants about your contract, but this answer will depend almost entirely on what your contract actually says. Contact an attorney with experience in copyright law and ask them about the specifics of that contract.

You can bring an action for trademark infringement and perhaps other causes of action in federal court. If you would like a referral, you can contact me at the email on my website.

This question is unintelligible. I don't mean to assume too much, but if you are a minor who has transmitted pornographic images to someone who is not a minor, TALK TO YOUR PARENTS FIRST, then seek the assistance of a criminal defense attorney, then plan on going to the police if this person... View More