Dear Mr or Mrs,

at first I would like to say - this situation is quite common and it surely has its solution, so you do not need to panic or be stressed about that.

In modern world you can basically sue anyone for anything, however, your success rate depends not only on good... Read more »

Kudos for thinking about sales tax.

The business (whether a sole proprietor, LLC, corporation, however the business is organized and operated) needs to obtain a Registered Retail Merchant's Certificate to collect and remit sales tax. You will first need a tax ID for the business. If... Read more »

You should hire a trademark attorney to assist you with a trademark search and filing the application for your mark.

You can consult with an attorney and search for your trademark in the system

Not familiar with pogs.

But it will depend on what the use is.

Consult with an attorney for a search and analysis.

This is a contract and interference with business matter and is largely factual in nature. Your cost benefit analysis will guide you in ignoring the party or in getting an attorney to assist you in terminating her complaints. See an attorney who can assist in court in the county where she resides.

There is potentially something you can do. First of all, are you sure that the company you found on google has officially received trademark registration? If not, it would be worth having an attorney conduct a thorough USPTO trademark search for you to see if they have or if they have applied to do... Read more »

It depends on whether there is a likelihood of confusion between your trademark and the similar trademark. Generally speaking, adding an adverb to the beginning of a trademark in a related class of good or services is usually not enough to overcome the likelihood of confusion among consumers.

Trademark rights are gained by using a mark associated with a good or service. If you start using any mark (word, phrase, symbol) to indicate the source, the mark will have common law trademark rights. If the mark is registered with the federal government and approved then there are greater... Read more »

You don't need permission to use your own photo. However, depending on what your website is about, it would be best to avoid displaying someone else's trademark.

If you're going to be a Chicago Cubs themed bar, you might need a license from the team. Even if that specific phrase is not trademarked, you could run into problems, and I recommend allocating some of your startup budget to legal counsel on this issue (and perhaps proper licensing, business... Read more »

Fascinating hypothetical. The answer probably depends on a few things: Was the tattoo a reproduction of another artist's creation, or based on an existing trademark? If so, have those rights now lapsed or terminated? Was the tattoo a part of the film's original creative makeup? If so, has... Read more »

Yes, you could be sued for trademark infringement. You don't get a freebie trademark infringement.

A lawyer is not required to register a trademark but hiring one is always advisable. Preparation of the registration application can be tricky, and an experienced attorney knows how to address Office Actions that may come from the USPTO examining attorney. If you decide you would like to use an... Read more »

Not entirely clear on what you are asking, please provide more detail.

Without the permission of Bob Ross's heirs or Bob Ross, Inc. (whichever is the appropriate rights holder), you will almost certainly open yourself up to legal liability if you print images of or produced by Bob Ross for resale.

**Using Bob Ross's Paintings**

Bob Ross was born in 1942 and presumably began painting some time before hosting The Joy of Painting, which first went on the air in 1983. I'll assume you're talking about using paintings created on his famous show.

If Bob Ross's... Read more »

It is unlikely, especially if the store is defunct, that anyone current holds a trademark to the logo or company name on the sign. You would be best advised to conduct a trademark search (federal and state) or have one done for you by the many online services offering that function.

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Well, the Trademark Office (either Federal or State) will conduct their own trademark search, but it will not be "for you;" it will be to determine whether your mark is confusingly similar to another registered mark. If they find a conflict, they will reject your application, and you will... Read more »