You may be able to use the names of living people in news stories, however, you should show exactly what your podcast will look like to an...

According to the Trademark Manual of Examining Procedure, TMEP 1609.09: "A registration on the Supplemental Register may not be amended to the...

I am going to paint my guitar. When finnished, can i repaint the logo of the guitar exactly the same but in new color?

If the logo is protected by copyright, you may be creating a derivative work, which may be copyright infringement, however, you may have a fair use...

If you filed for a design patent application, abandoned the application in 2008, and never received an issued patent, then you cannot sue for...

An attorney would need more details about this music, such as possibly, when or if it was registered or first published. Also, in this...

Can I get my business name back?

Generally speaking, a short name or short phrase, by itself, cannot be protected by copyright, but may be protected by trademark. However,...

What we can do to protect our mark?

If you only have a U.S. supplemental register trademark registration it will be more difficult to succeed in a trademark infringement lawsuit (as...

What does it mean to "comment on the original" in terms of publishing a song as a parody?

If this song is a parody of an original song, then the parody would imitate the original song, and perhaps make fun of and/or comment on the...

Can I become I patent attorney with a degree in audio engineering or audio science?

Here is a link for information about requirements for admission to examination to practice in patent cases before the...

Can photo model use photos from photoshoot without photographer's consent and not mentioning photographer? Agreed on TFP terms

If TFP means "time for print" it is possible that the photographer may have given the photo model a limited license to use the photos in some...