I agree with the other answers that what you are doing is very unlikely to be fair use. As I remind my clients, fair use is a defense, so the only...

How serious is Right of Publicity and do athletes often sue?

Professional athletes' Rights of Publicity are handled by their professional associations. You will be staring down the big guns of the NFL, NBA...

Am I automatically protected when I show my app to an Intellectual Property lawyer?

My colleagues have certainly given very accurate information. I want to address the one issue that is not covered by all of ethics rules. A...

CAN A PATENT PENDING PRODUCT BE SOLD TWO PART QUESTION?

Just to add another aspect of patent law to the conversation: patents are the right to EXCLUDE others from making, using, selling, offering for...

Update to my question: I just received a letter from patent office of an electronic posting. Can I now sue for infringement?

First of all, you should speak with your partners and clarify that you filed a non-provisional patent. That is the only thing that makes sense...

Changing my company's name and logo after filing trademarks for the old name?

I think you are learning a lesson that others could profit from. Do not file a trademark application until you have locked down on the name. ...

If I have developed a body spray that eases pain from burns, bites and stings; is this something that I need to have patented?

There are several things to consider. If you are stating anywhere in the labeling that your product removes pain, then you are now under the...

While all of the responding lawyers agree that you can and should not, I also want to add my emphatic no to your question. Not only should you not...

I have a seasoning Company. I'm unhappy with my supplier. How can I make sure they don't use my recipe if I change suppliers?

Other attorneys have already explained how your recipe would not be covered by a patent and that what you have is a trade secret. It is not clear...

Which type of patent should I apply for?

You have received great advice. The truth is you can file all 3. You start with a provisional patent APPLICATION. (There is no such thing as a...