answered on Oct 9, 2017
It looks like "Lazy Bear Brewing Company" which is a similar trademark was issued in the U.S.
http://tmsearch.uspto.gov/bin/showfield?f=doc&state=4808:za883w.2.1
answered on Sep 22, 2017
There are many qualified attorneys on Justia who offer free consultations. Feel free to reach out to some to discuss your trademark.
answered on May 10, 2017
Probably, yes. A primary element of trademark law is active use.
If the mark is abandoned (formally with the USPTO), then it's a pretty safe bet that you can use it without running into infringement issues--at least with respect to that registration. And assuming the mark is eligible... View More 
answered on Apr 17, 2017
Yes. There is a company called Delta that runs an airline, and a company called Delta that manufactures plumbing fixtures. Because the lines of business are so completely different, there is no possibility of confusion between the two. It gets trickier if there are possible areas of overlap, or... View More
answered on Feb 6, 2017
That answer will depend on a number of factors, but as it relates to intellectual property law, the first question you have to answer before anyone can possibly respond to your question accurately:
Is this a picture you took (or own the rights to) that is of someone else, or is this a... View More
I'm working to sell children's toys online as an affiliate marketer of Amazon.com. I am trying to determine if I'm legally allowed or permitted by The Ratman Chronicles authors/owners to feature the same words as are in the TV series title itself as a part of my domain name I... View More
answered on Jan 18, 2017
The domain name I believe is OK. Thre rest of it is murky and you'd really need to get some advice to avoid major issues.
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