Generally, TM symbol can be used with unregistered mark. Generally, the TM symbol can be used with specimens. At least with regards to...

Do I have a cause of action for copyright infringement?

You should first, at least, file for copyright registration, in order to be able to possibly sue for copyright infringement. You should discuss...

A competitor has started using my slogan. I immediately applied for a trademark. While waiting, can I stop him from using it?

Hopefully, when you say "first to use" you mean first to use in interstate commerce or in international commerce with the US, and hopefully you...

A fictional character may be protected by copyright. In addition, generally, a name or phrase may be protected by trademark. In addition,...

Generally, the US copyright office does not allow copyright registration of very short phrases or a single word by itself. Generally, a very...

Avoiding copyright infringement through commentary?

Generally, copyright includes, at least, the exclusive right to prepare derivative works based on the copyrighted work. If derivative works...

Generally, copyright does not cover a very short phrase at least by itself, although it is possible that use of a short phrase may be infringement...

A copyright issue?

If you use NBA videos, without permission, there are, at least, copyright infringement and trademark infringement concerns. You can try to get...

The answer may depend on what you are buying and how you are buying it; for example, if you illegally download a video it may be copyright...

How safe in terms of protecting IP rights approach investors after filing a nonprovisional patent application?

Did you file the non provisional patent application through a registered patent attorney? Generally, if someone files without the assistance of...