Generally, you should have a written agreement with the artist so that it is clear that you would be the owner of any intellectual property rights...

IP same ABANDONED BUSINESS NAME

Generally, a trademark becomes abandoned, at least, as specified in part, under 15 U.S.C. 1127 "(1) When its use has been discontinued ...

Starting LLC Choosing Name - Does it need to match?

Theoretically, one business entity, such as an LLC, may for example, be able to own multiple trademarks which are used to identify the source of...

Use of a copyrighted image as part of a news story may or may not be fair use, depending on all of the facts. The content of the news story...

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

What are the chances of registration of Monster School trademark?

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

Is it permissible to use an athlete's name while designing a t-shirt?

Generally, if you use someone's name for commercial purposes you may be liable for violating their right of publicity, which typically depends on...

How are trademarked phrases handled precisely?

Generally, if there is a likelihood of confusion between two trademarks as applied to their particular goods/services there may be trademark...

Generally, tenants may have various privacy rights which may depend on federal and state laws. See:...

How can I make a recently incorporated business stop using my DBA? I have done business with this name for over three years.

There may, at least, be an argument of common law trademark infringement, and you may want to send a cease and desist letter, depending on all of...