Can a single lyric be changed in a song without needing a derivative license?

Generally, if a change in lyrics is deminimis there may not be a derivative work, however, whether a change is deminimis needs to be looked at on a...

Generally, if two trademarks are confusingly similar as used in commerce with their respective goods/services then there may be liability for...

If you sell the same product as someone else, there may be at least, trade dress, trademark, patent, and copyright infringement concerns. You...

I have a logo I want to protect ?

Generally, you should do a US full trademark search which would include at least, USPTO registered trademarks, USPTO pending trademark...

Do I need his permission to use his name in my book?

Generally, if you use someone's name in a book, there may be, at least, issues of defamation, invasion of privacy, and violation of right of...

Can i sue a TV show that used my last name in their promo song?

In addition to potential laches and/or statute of limitations concerns, the backboard appears very briefly in the video so any use of words on the...

Can a previous employer still use my photos on their Facebook page?

Generally, the employer is the copyright author and initial owner, for works prepared by the employee within the scope of the employee's...

Generally copyright does not protect ideas. However, copyright includes at least the exclusive right to prepare derivative works based on the...

Is it legal to simply refer to a TV show by name in a white paper?

Generally, a name, such as a TV show name, may be a trademark, however, merely referring to a name in critical commentary of the TV show may be...

Generally, there may be a number of registered patent attorneys in the NY/NJ area who may provide an initial free telephone consultation. If...