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

Does USPTO issue hard-copy of Trademark Registration certificate once the trademark is registered?

Generally, when a US trademark registration occurs, the USPTO sends a hard copy Trademark Registration certificate with a gold seal. Generally...

How can I be sued by a company for my first and last name?

Generally, using someone else's name for commercial purpose may violate their right of publicity, depending on all of the facts. You should...

Am I infringing?

Generally, a short phrase may be a trademark and if you use a trademarked short phrase, for related goods/services, generally you may be sued for...

What to do when someone falsely claims copyright infringement on similar album designs on Etsy?

Generally, copyright does not cover a single word or very short phrase, at least by itself, although it may be possible for use of a short phrase...

Who owns the pics of an LLC if the LLC is sold?

Generally, an LLC may be an owner of a copyright such as a copyright for a photograph. If the LLC owned copyrights before the member or...

Generally, it is possible that someone can sue if they arguably have a prior trademark which is confusingly similar to someone's later trademark,...

What limits, if any, are there on the term 'business purposes' in the passage below? Is it anything a business wants it to be?

Depending, typically on state law, there may be various statutory or case law limitations on what is permissible in employment agreements,...

Can I create a product to sell for profit with print on demand similar to a TV show with my own creative spin on it?

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

Generally if you buy a product, and repackage it, taking off the original trademark, and sell, then you may be liable for reverse passing off....