This may be potentially a criminal copyright infringement situation, and you may want/need to report this to the FBI. You should discuss with...

How do I go about getting clearance for a sample used in the song I wrote?

If this involves both a musical composition and a sound recording you may need to contact both a publisher and a record label to obtain the...

How can I dispute a cease and desist of someone claiming im infringing on something they dont own?

Someone may have common law trademark rights without a trademark registration. In addition, there may be arguments of violation of Beyonce's...

Can I trademark a company name that is not trademarked via the USPTO and then sue that company for trademark infringement?

Generally, someone can have common law trademark rights without a trademark registration. Generally, as indicated in TMEP 804.02, when you...

Can I register my brand for trademark I have been selling my handmade goods online and at local markets and have my?

The "the" in front of the name probably will not matter, in terms of whether their name is confusingly similar to your name. If the...

There may be various business registration and other requirements depending, at least, on your state and the business you are in; you should...

Can we have someone in our documentary wear a famous TV character costume?

If someone makes a famous TV character costume, without permission, there is, at least a copyright infringement concern. You should discuss...

Can I use an existing song as a background track for a class project?

Whether something is a fair use needs to be looked at on a case by case basis; if you want to be prudent you may be able to purchase a license to...

I write Christian content and I want other Christians from using it without worry about copyright laws ?

Through a license agreement, you may be able to put in various provisions tailored to your needs, although the term "bad purposes" may be somewhat...

Firstly, you should not disclose a potentially patentable invention in a public forum, like this. It is important to keep your potentially...