It depends on what goods or services the registered trademark is associated with and what your business does. A trademark attorney would need to review the other mark and your proposed business.

The key question is: will this cause consumer confusion?

This is a question that can only be answered by a judge, but an attorney can assist you. I am not your attorney, and this incredibly fact-specific question would require careful examination of facts outside of what is contained in... View More

If you use an image of a cymbal, produced by someone else, in software you produce: Yes, you need their permission to use their image or you could face a copyright infringement action.

The success of a trademark infringement lawsuit depends on whether the defendant's use causes a likelihood of confusion in the average consumer.

The U.S. Patent Office explains on its website:

Generally, the court will consider evidence addressing various factors to determine... View More

The process to trademark a name or logo, as well as other informational resources, can be found at: https://www.uspto.gov/trademark

For what reason? What are the facts? What is the context?