My middle name is Marshall and I want to use it for my clothing brand “Marshall Clothing”
I have checked trademark databases and the phrase ‘Marshall Clothing’ is not registered.
However, I realised that the word ‘Marshall’ is highly associated with the company “Marshall Amplifications”
Is my brand infringing on anything? Am I at risk of being sued? Please help
Whether a proposed trademark is infringing on another mark depends on many factors and is not limited to trademarks that are registered with the USPTO. Generally speaking, before using a trademark you must ensure that the mark is not confusing with another mark that is currently being used in the same or related class of goods or services (in your case would include clothing, accessories, etc). Consult with a trademark attorney if you need assistance.
Effect of Quit Claim of 23 years ago on Divocre Now
In 1972, I and my wife purchased a home. In 1984, IRS seized the property. Immediately after the IRS seizure, I quit claimed the property to my wife, and filed bankruptcy. So, the purpose of filing quit claim was to save the property. I battled with U.S. attorney for wrongful seizure of the property, and won the case. IRS released the lien without me paying anything to IRS.
I and my wife have been living separately since 1991 without legal separation. In other words, we are still fully married on paper. During that time, She borrowed money on the equity of the house we bought in 1972, and with that money bought a condo in 1992 or thereabout. There was no quit claim signed on the condo.
I am contemplating divorce now.
Question (1) Can I claim the house we bought in 1973 as community property, because quit claim was filed under unusual circumstances ? It was right after IRS seizure and immediately before bankruptcy filing. The house was bought with the money I earned and I had been making the house payment before the quit claim.
Question (2) Can I claim the condo as community property?
DNA request to determine Paternity
There is a court order stating the father is the parent of a child. The father initially thought the child was his and is paying child support, however he is now unsure whether he is the biological father of this child. Will a judge grant a request for DNA to determine paternity?
