Do I need permission to adapt a recent guitar arrangement of a public domain song for piano?

Original arrangements are musical works that can be protected by copyright. If you transcribe an original arrangement and adapt for piano you...

Could I trademark a name for my t-shirt company that shares a name with a small coffee chain?

If the other company sells/renders drastically different goods/services, then the other company's use of the name may not be as great of a concern....

If there is false advertising you may want to report to FTC. Here is a link which may be helpful:...

Do you think there is a chance I will be able to copywrite/trademark this name? If not what should I do?

Generally, the difference in the logo may not matter if the name is the same, the fact that both goods/services include books would indicate...

Can former employer do anything re contact with their clients if no NDA/Non compete?

The former employer may make an argument that you were soliciting the client while you were working for the former employer and that that was a...

Secondhand Vans, for the purpose your are using it for, sounds arguably very descriptive and/or possibly generic, and you may not be able to get a...

Can I use a brand name nearly similar to a registered one and in the same industry? (the brand is also my last name)

Theoretically you may be able to use your own longstanding surname under certain circumstances, despite another trademark, however, COLLIER'S may...

Theoretically, the artwork of a stained glass window may be covered by copyright, and if you make a coloring book, which may be a derivative work,...

What can I do when someone names gives their business a name very similar to mine?

You may be able to sue for trademark infringement. You should do a US full trademark search, to see, what other conflicting trademarks are out...

How can IMDB get away with quoting movies while I'm leery with short quotes in a book?

Generally, various content on IMDB may be provided and/or posted by content providers which may be for example, studios for promotional purposes. ...