Can I draw cartoon characters based very similarly on Disney characters to sell please?

Copyright includes at least the exclusive rights to reproduce the copyrighted work in copies, to prepare derivative works based on the copyrighted...

There may be concerns if you use the names as trademarks and if confusion is created with the public, and, for example, if piercing the veil of the...

Can I put a Nike swoosh on a shirt?

Generally, if you put someone else's trademark on a product, without their permission, and introduce the product into a stream of commerce you may...

I was not served with a copyright infrigement case in the SDNY. It has now been almost 6 months

It is possible that it may be dismissed for lack of service of process and it is possible that they may be able to bring the action again, however,...

I have started an LLC and have photos that i have taken for my website and cookbook-of people- do i need thier consent

Generally, if you are using images of individuals for commercial purpose you may be liable for at least violating their right of publicity; you...

Selling soccer photos online

Generally, it would be important, at least, to see exactly how the photos are used, and there may be, at least, state laws concerning the issue. ...

If this other entity obtained a U.S. trademark registration in May of 2019, there may be a good chance that they have at least a constructive use...

I would like to know about trademarks?

Generally, copyright does not protect a name or very short phrase, at least by itself, although use of a short phrase may be copyright infringement...

Can I use my domain name if someone else has the name registered as a supplemental trademark?

The fact that a name is on the supplemental register indicates that the mark is in use in commerce. Generally, marks on the supplemental...

Can i use a similar lawn care name in another state ?

If that is the only issue, and assuming the other party completely abandoned the trademark, then it may be possible to use the trademark in...