What is a good start to start a copyright search? Is there a website that can help me do one for free?

If you go to www.copyright.gov you may be able to locate a work that has had a copyright registered for registrations dating from January 1, 1978,...

We would need to know more details concerning the recordings, such as potentially when they were recorded and/or published. You should discuss...

Is a trademark has been filed (application) but not approved by USPTO, does the applicant still have right claim infringement?

While a U.S. registered trademark gives someone the right to file a trademark infringement lawsuit in federal court, for an unregistered trademark,...

If someone filed a trademark (application, not approved) "XYZ" and I use the name "XYZ•", do they have right to file claim?

Trademark rights are based on use, so it is possible someone may have trademark rights, such as common law trademark rights, without having a U.S....

If there are no posted signs indicating that you cannot take photos, if no one has asked you not to take photos, if there is nothing identifying...

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If this company is doing fraudulent DMCA take down notices, you may be able to file suit and get damages, costs, and attorney's fees. You should...

What recourse do I have to stop another entity from using our Company Name?

If possible you should file for a U.S. trademark application. However, you should know that typically a trademark relates to a type of...

IIf someone does not have a trademark in the USPTO for a name can I trademark the name before creating the product ?

You can potentially file for an intent to use trademark application and can potentially do an extensive trademark search prior to that. ...

Who claims ownership of this map?

What the user has created may be a derivative work of a work subject to copyright protection, and this user may be liable for copyright...

You may be able to bring an action for trademark infringement. However, the fact that your name may be primarily geographically descriptive,...