Can I sue if some one is using my last name as their web site?

Generally, commercial use of someone else's name may result in liability for violation of the right of publicity, which typically depends on state...

Would it be legal to remake an online game that has been inactive/offline for the past 4 years?

Copyright includes at least the exclusive rights to reproduce the copyrighted work in copies, to prepare derivative works based on the copyrighted...

I have a clothing line how can I protect designs?

Generally, if the pictures are yours, and assuming U.S. works, created today, you need to at least file for copyright registration in order to...

Do I need permission from a town or city to use their name in my book?

Generally, it may be important to know how you are referring to the town or city. You should have an intellectual property attorney licensed in...

There may be issues with regards to filming at Madison Square garden events. Also, generally, assuming U.S. work created today, to potentially...

Can I buy a patented product add something to it and resell it ?

Generally, it would be important to see what your proposed new product would be. For example, if you alter a trademarked product, but leave the...

There may be, at least, various state licensing requirements to call oneself a professional counselor, or to indicate that one has a non-profit...

Do I need to get permission for fair usage license to use a logo for my children's book I'm writing?

Generally, if you want to get a license for using a sports team's logo, you may want to attempt to contact the sports team or the sports...

Generally, you want to use the exact trademark as registered, when you are using the registration symbol. You should discuss with an...

Am I in violation?

Generally, if a logo has a pictorial element, it may be subject to copyright protection, and if you created a logo very similar to another logo,...