Would a charity team name violate a trademark or copyright if someone uses the same name for a business?

It may be that this name, or a confusingly similar term, is not being used for a related purpose, and there may not be a trademark infringement...

Will I be breaking any laws by using athletes names on a menu in a restaurant?

If you use someone's name for commercial purpose you may be liable for violating their right of publicity depending on state law; you should...

Can a church use a theme from a popular show/movie as long as the logo is “redesigned”?

If someone uses a trademark which is confusingly similar to an existing trademark there may be trademark infringement concerns. In addition, an...

You may be sued, at least, for trademark infringement, and you may make at least, fair use or first amendment arguments, but you may not be...

Can I insert a shape into a trademarked word and still be Infringement?

Generally, if someone uses a trademark which is confusingly similar to a prior existing trademark then there may be trademark infringement; the two...

Owner of an LLC wants to pay me to create a prototype for him and name himself inventor?

An inventor generally contributes to the conception of the invention, and it may be that the owner of the LLC is the only inventor here and that...

Can I be sued for patent infringement in the United States if the patent is from Canada?

Generally, patents are territorial, and if the only protection is a patent in Canada, then if your activity is solely in the United States, then it...

You should have a US full trademark search done, which would include, at least USPTO registered trademarks, USPTO pending trademark applications,...

HOW DO I GO ABOUT RECEIVING A COPYRIGHT FOR A CATCHY JINGLE I WROTE FOR A WELL KNOWN CANDY??

Copyright occurs when a work having a modicum of creativity is fixed in a tangible medium of expression, however, copyright registration is...

Generally, there may be many patent attorneys who prepare and file US patent applications on an hourly fee basis, and may not enter into any...