What extraordinary circumstances would reopen a registration application closed for no reply?

Generally, as specified in the Compendium of US Copyright Office Practices, 605.8, second paragraph: "By way of example, the Office will not...

Can a business use a name if that name was already used for an music album cover?

There may be a concern, at least, that the rock band may use the name as a trademark on clothing. Generally, you should do a US full trademark...

Generally, it would be a good idea to file for a non provisional patent application as soon as possible, and typically in any event within 1 year...

There may, at least be a question of whether you are creating confusion with the Miami Dolphins football team trademark(s), and you may be liable...

Do I have to get permission to write a book series of a television series if I'm not going to publish it?

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

Generally, for public performance of a movie covered by a copyright still in force, one typically would at least, need to obtain a public...

Can I use an MMA Fighter’s LAST name and the number of losses he has on a t shirt and sell them?

Generally, if you use someone's name for commercial purpose you may be liable for violating their right of publicity. You should discuss with...

Copyright Certificate - What does this mean?

Generally, in terms of, at least, U.S. works created today, copyright exists from the time a work having a modicum of creativity is fixed in a...

Hi so I sell a lot of used clothing on ebay and their are a lot of U.S. companies who are sellign fakes that we want to stop?

Generally, one may be able to report counterfeiting. See: https://www.stopfakes.gov/article?id=Report-Counterfeit-or-Pirated-Goods In...

Generally, if you use someone else's trademark, without permission, to sell/render goods/services, in a manner which is likely to cause confusion,...