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answered on May 7, 2023
It's important to be cautious when using another company's brand name in your marketing or on your website. In general, using a brand name in a way that implies endorsement or affiliation with your business may be considered trademark infringement. However, if you are simply selling... View More 
This group is truly a group and not considered a motorcycle club. We have documented bylaws and an executive board who holds titles and positions. We are attempting to protect the name and image of the patch but want to know if it is better to trademark or copywrite.
answered on May 14, 2021
Probably both.
definitely a trademark, you should consult with an attorney as soon as you can.
We are both in the same area, they issued a cease and desist because of trademark infringement.
answered on Apr 11, 2019
You need to engage a lawyer. You don't want an opinion expressed here publicly. There may be ways to oppose their claim or reach a mutual agreement, but these matters should be discussed confidentially. I would be pleased to evaluate your case further free of charge. 202-713-5292.
It’s a question for my business law paper. The firm’s ripped off slogan is service marked; even though the entities are non-competing, they are making commercial profits from it nonetheless from another’s trademarked name. Why is this legal?
answered on Mar 18, 2019
It sounds like you need to do your homework instead of seeking advice from a professional lawyer :) Here's a hint: look at the DuPont factors to determine whether two marks cause confusion in the marketplace. Good luck!
Wondering if I can use the colors in a logo design without trademark or copyright infringement?
answered on Feb 27, 2019
No, unless you get explicit permission from the owner of the brand.
answered on Aug 30, 2018
You would do it exactly the same way like with any other trademark: you can file it yourself, or you can hire a trademark lawyer to do for you.
But two points that you need to be aware of:
(1) There are a number of MCs out there, and their marks and logos are often similar to each... View More
In order to ask for permission and wait for an answer from each video game publisher, I would never actually be able to publish anything myself. I am wondering if it is ok to use images from games I find on company's social media sites, and elsewhere, when discussing or reporting on them, and... View More
answered on May 21, 2017
To answer your question directly: No, it would not be legal to use screenshots and game images found online when writing for your video game news/blog site.
If you're going to repost screenshots of images created by video game publishers without their permission, you are opening up... View More
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