The fact that you avoid plagiarizing song titles, practically speaking, is a good practice. Although a song title is in all likelihood too...

What is the best way to license a patent for an individual inventor ?

Patent attorneys are typically involved with things such as obtaining the legal protection of a patent, enforcing a patent through litigation, and...

When can't a public domain comic character have their name trademarked? Hypothetical ? that doesn't need "consult a lawyer".

As indicated by my colleague, copyright and trademark are two different things. Copyright typically does not apply to a short phrase or name,...

Can I use the names of famous soccer players to name drinks at my coffee place?

You would probably be violating the right of publicity of these famous soccer players by using their names for commercial purposes. California...

Can I hashtag another companys name if it is trademarked?

First, there already are numerous U.S. registered trademarks that include the "#" symbol at the front of a word. However, the question of...

Does a property owner have legal recourse if an image including property is used for commercial purposes?

I think it depends on what exactly is in the photo, and how you are using it for commercial purposes. For example, let's say you took a...

How can I prepare for an appt with a patent attorney for a household product that I invented & What questions should I ask?

You may want to call a patent attorney and get some general information first, such as the costs of a potential patent search, of filing for a...

It is possible that supplier arrangements may be subject to trade secret protection. For trade secrets, the information does not have to be...

Do the people who helped create the idea for a start-up have any right to ownership of the idea itself/the company?

You at first refer to "idea" and then later to "product idea". From a U.S. patent perspective, an "abstract idea" is not patentable. ...

Can I name an automotive repair facility Mercedes Elite Service.

In all likelihood, there would be a likelihood of confusion between your proposed trademark and the "Mercedes Benz" trademark, and you would be...