Can i sue artists for using my patented stage name?

There once was another user of this stage name, within the United States (now deceased). Trademark registration is not essential to establish...

Wondering about the legalities of streaming media off the Internet. More precisely, about selling items meant to do this.

This is a very complex question. Should you decide to proceed with this plan, definitely, connect with local counsel for at least the following:...

Briefly, my colleagues are correct - your question suggests that you need a lawyer. More interestingly, your question about the two "omnibus"...

Will a book cover with a caricature of John Elway, running with the football, be legal?

Your plan seems troublesome. Why exactly would it need to be a caricature of specifically John Elway, wearing #7 (likely in Broncos colors)? ...

My colleagues have ably addressed some of the key issues with your plan. Here's a phrase you should leave out when seeking to hire counsel: "We...

A competitor made a similar product to one my small business made 2 years ago. They're filing a patent on it. What can we do?

Under the Smith-Leahy America Invents Act of 2011 ... ok that's boring. Basically, you do have options to submit to the USPTO "art," in the form...

I'm going to assume that your "example" is just that, and not the actual words of your existing and proposed marks. But if you have a similar set...

Concerning score sheet music with lyrics and copyright law, is it infringement to make a kareoke audio and sell it via the web?

Further inquiry would be proper here. Some questions (not all that are relevant, but a sampling): HOW OLD are the lyrics and music that you...

I am getting ready to self publish on ebooks. Under the Fair Use Doctrine, would I be able to quote poetry less than 70 yr old?

Atty Burdick answered what de minimus means. Whether your proposed uses would be "de minimus," is something for which you should consult local...

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If my company releases my idea from their intellectual property rules, do I have to agree to their terms?

I have represented individual inventors in similar situations. As Atty Burdick comments, it comes down to a negotiation where the company holds...