As Walter said, copyright protection grants the owner the EXCLUSIVE right to (1) make copies of, (2) prepare derivative works of, and (3)...

Will this trademark be an issue?

As the other attorneys have suggested, whether a mark is likely to cause confusion depends on more than just the mark itself. Depending on how...

What's more, the brand owner could initiate a "Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Proceeding" (UDRP), which is a legal proceeding in which...

How can I trademark or copyright a saying I came up with?

A short phrase typically isn't protected by copyright, but it *could* potentially be protected as a trademark. However, trademark protection only...

How would I go about getting rights to reproduce old advertisements?

As Walter and David suggested, it'll likely take a substantial amount of time to determine the rights attached to your collection of...

Copyright and Trademark question?

Michael's right. If you're using the drawing as a trademark (in other words, as an indicator of the source of goods or services), then you'll...

Will leaving out letter(s) of a NFL team's name avoid infringement

I agree with Steven. In determining whether use of a mark is trademark infringement, attorneys and judges look at, among many other factors, the...

Can I be sued for selling someone else's gym guide?

The answer depends on the format of the guide. If it's a digital guide and you plan to distribute copies online, then yes, it's very likely...

You'd most likely run the risk of copyright infringement and possibly trademark infringement as well. A creator's work is copyright protected as...

Trademark violation?

Consult with a trademark attorney who can help you determine whether you're infringing. If they have a registration or application pending before...