Can another business say you are using a tag line ?

Generally, copyright does not relate to a single word or very short phrase, by itself, although theoretically it may be possible to infringe a...

If I have a new business in an industry selling goods and someone has the same name in a different industry selling goods

Assuming, that is the only potential confusingly similar conflicting trademark, the fact that the other company is in a completely different...

Can I Refer To Questions or Answers From Copyrighted Test Material if I Avoid Using Specific Words from it?

Generally, it would be important to review the entire proposed guide, and the copyrighted test, to see if there is substantial similarity. You...

Do board games require age restrictions?

There may be various restrictions on drinking games, depending on all of the facts. For example,...

Generally, one may want to move to quash the subpoena if appropriate grounds exist. You need to discuss immediately in a private consultation...

Generally, if this is a U.S. trademark application, one can check the application information to see if there is a use in commerce date stated. ...

My business logo is green, gray, and white, but the landlord wants the sign to be blue and black...what are my rights?

If there is nothing in the lease agreement which prohibits you from having the sign in the color scheme you want, then you may be able to do that,...

Generally if you make a bird house, the bird house has someone else's trademark on it, you don't have permission of the trademark owner, and you...

What am I able to include in a fictional blog involving living celebrities?

Generally, if you use a person's name for commercial purpose, you may be liable for violating their right of publicity. Also, there may be a...

Are restaurant names automatically trademarked/copyrighted?

Generally, if there is a prior existing confusingly similar trademark for related goods/services, there may be a trademark infringement concern....