As an artist am I allowed to publish in my own book transcripts of interviews that I gave in magazines or newspapers?

Depending on what you want to include in your book, depending on the jurisdiction, and depending on the facts surrounding the interviews, there may...

Can I trademark a unique term for a product if it also happens to be a surname?

Generally, the USPTO may refuse registration on the Principal Register of a mark which is primarily merely a surname absent a showing of acquired...

As indicated, requirements related to concurrent use registration are complex. See:...

There are at least trademark and copyright infringement concerns if you are using titles of movies and movie quotes. However, you may make at...

What can I do if a fair use artwork was taken down off of a popular t-shirt selling website?

There are concerns that you may have violated the celebrity's right of publicity by using their image for commercial purpose. There are...

Can someone from an organization that has recently rebranded make and/or sell merchandise that has the old logo on it ?

Assuming that the old logo includes the name, and that someone, such as volunteers are using the name improperly, such as by creating new products...

How, as a pick-up and delivery service do I use other businesses trademark?

Some retailers have their own delivery services, so there is a concern that consumers may believe that your service is associated with a particular...

Author has used my copyrighted business name for new novel without my permission. What now?

Generally, a short name or phrase is not subject to copyright protection, at least by itself, although use of a short phrase may be copyright...

I want to buy a particular band name that’s already being used but has not been legally claimed. How would I go about that?

Generally, someone may have common law trademark rights without a trademark registration. You should discuss with an intellectual property...

Can I use a design from 30+ years ago as long as I do not compete in original market or use affiliated trademarks/logos?

Generally a design, that has a pictorial element to it, may be protected by copyright. Generally a three dimensional design may be protected by...