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

Can I sell my own custom design handbag using other's people fabric purchased from a retail outlet?

Generally, copyright includes the exclusive right to prepare derivative works, and there may be a concern that a derivative work has been prepared,...

Can I name my movie "GTA" or "GTA: The Movie" or "GTA: Los Angeles"? Will it conflict with the video game "Grand Theft Auto?

There may be at least trademark infringement and copyright infringement concerns. You should show exactly what you propose, to an intellectual...

I got a cease and letter from an attorney? What should I do?

If these phones are counterfeits there typically would be at least trademark infringement concerns. You should show the cease and desist...

Under the first sale doctrine, you may be able to sell a product you have purchased and you may be able to take a picture of the same identical...

How long does it take, and what does it cost to trademark a phrase for use in commerce?

Trademark rights are based on use. However, trademark registration is important for various reasons. You should have a U.S. full trademark...

Can I use Airbnb's logo for a book cover i'm writing on Airbnb??

Generally, if you use someone's trademarked logo, in commerce, without permission you may be sued for trademark infringement. You may make fair...

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 say “learn to scuba dive”?

Generally if you use a single very descriptive and arguably generic term, to describe in an advertisement exactly what you are doing, there would...

How do the rights to someone's name and backstory work? Currently writing a paper on how Nike feature real people as characters.

Generally, if party A uses party B's name and/or likeness for commercial purpose, without permission of party B, party A may be sued for violating...