If the speech was fixed in a tangible medium, it is possible that it is subject to copyright, and it is possible that using the quote on a t-shirt...

How similar is to similar when registering a trademark?

There are various likelihood of confusion factors which may be used, depending on jurisdiction. See below for example of some factors which may...

Can I make an animated reboot of an already preexisting cartoon?

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

Considering starting a custom apparel company with other brands items as decoration?

Generally if you put someone’s trademark on your product, without the original trademark owner’s permission, and sell your product, you may be...

Can I register a US Patent for a board game that exist in another country?

Generally, an applicant for a U.S. patent application, filed on or after September 16, 2012, typically may be the inventor or inventors, an...

There may be at least, a trademark dilution concern for famous trademarks even if in a different industry. Generally, you should do a US full...

Should we pursue trademark protection?

Generally it may be beneficial to apply for a U.S. trademark application. Generally, you should do a US full trademark search which would...

You may be able to, at least, file for design patent application(s). It is important to keep your potentially patentable invention(s)...

Will I be in violation of copyright or intellectual property law if I use a company's logo and product name in an animation?

Generally, if a logo has a pictorial element it may be protected by copyright, and use of such a logo in an animation without permission may be...

Generally, if you take the original trademark off, and there are very little changes made, and you sell, there is at least a concern of liability...