Can We Use Another Company's Corporate Logo to Advertise Our Training Services?

I am the marketing manager for a technology training company. We specialize in training people in Java. Can we use the Java logo on direct mail pieces?

Can I Put My School's Name on T-Shirts for Sale?

I want to print t-shirts and other items to sell at my college. I was wondering whether there would be any legal problems with using the school name and logo on the shirt. My school is a nonprofit organization that is funded primarily by tuition.

Can I Register a URL That's a Twist on a Famous Corporate Name?

Can I register a unique website address that is a twist on the name of a well-known company?

Is It Infringement If Someone Uses My Company's Name for a Different Business?

While doing an Internet search, I found that another company is using my company's name. That company provides a very different service from my company, and neither of us have federally registered trademarks. Is it still infringement?

Trademark: Legal Care for Your Business & Product Name

Trademark your business or product name with all the information you need to choose a distinctive mark, register it with the USPTO, and fight infringement.

Trademark Class 1: Chemical Products

Class 1 includes chemical products used in industry, science and agriculture, including those that go to the making of products belonging to other classes.

Trademark Class 2: Paints and Varnishes

Class 2 includes mainly paints, colorants and preparations used for the protection against corrosion. Class 2 is one of 45 classes used by the U.S.

Trademark Class 3: Cosmetics and Cleaning Substances

Trademark Class 3 includes cosmetics and cleaning preparations, including soaps, bleaches, substances for laundry, cleaning, polishing, scouring and abrasive liquids.

Trademark Class 4: Industrial Oils and Lubricants

Trademark Class 4 includes industrial oils, greases, lubricants, fuels, and illuminants like candles and wicks for lighting.

Trademark Class 5: Pharmaceuticals

Trademark Class 5 includes mainly pharmaceuticals and other preparations for medical or veterinary purposes.

Trademark Class 6: Common Metals

Trademark Class 6 includes mainly unwrought and partly wrought common metals as well as simple products made of them.