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

It is possible that someone may be prevented from using their own name for some purposes such as commercially endorsing some products/services if...

To trademark or not to trademark? USPTO or WIPO or intent-to-use?

Generally, in the U.S., one may have common law trademark rights without a trademark registration, however, a U.S. trademark registration is...

I have recently been threatened with a trademark infringement legal action from a new E scooter share company, .

It would be important, at least, to review the social media accounts, and the trademark application that is at issue, along with all of the facts;...

How do I respond to a trademark notice of action advising me that there’s a pending application with the same mark?

Generally, a U.S. intent to use trademark application filing becomes constructive use if and when a U.S. trademark application matures into a...

Can I create funny photoshop images from popular photos for marketing?

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

Where they will sue me for copyright? And do they have chance to win?

Generally, a derivative work may be covered by a copyright. There may be an issue of whether you copied the other party's work and/or whether...

Trademark and Copy-write?

It is not clear what "initial search" means. Generally, for each possible trademark, you should have a US full trademark search done, which...

Can I purchase bulk quantities of a branded product and repackage it into retail consumer size containers?

It would be important to see exactly what you are doing. For example, if you took a branded sealed bag of cereal, cut it open, and put the...

Generally, someone may have common law trademark rights without a trademark registration, although, if possible it is better, for many reasons, to...