Legal Question in Business Law in Texas

Re: Trade Name

No statute of limitations bars a trademark infringement matter. Laches may apply, however. Generally, infringement is determined on whether consumers in the relevant market are likely to be confused by the defendant's mark, considering the parties' marks and their uses. But a "famous" mark can be accorded broader protection.

I am a trademark specialist in my 10th year of practice. In my career, I have had opportunity to converse with in-house and outside trademark counsel for Intel. All such folks seemed very reasonable.

If you'd like to discuss this matter further with me, please let me know.

Re: Trade Name

There is no doubt that the computer chip maker Intel has perfected its rights to its name. The real question is whether your company name which is so similar the computer chip Intel so as to confuse the public about your company and the computer chip Intel. My opinion is that there is enough difference that there is no liklihood of any such confusion. If the name has value to you, you should contact an intellectual property lawyer (who also are ordinarily patent lawyers).

Re: Trade Name

There isn't any statute of limitations on a trademark/tradename infringement, although the equitable doctrine of laches (you waited too long, and I changed my position based upon your lack of action) may come into play.

Contact an intellectual property lawyer that handles trademark litigation. Look under "Patents" in the Yellow Pages, not under "Attorneys".