Our company has a trademark on our name, yet numerous random companies are using a very similar name in similar industries.

Generally, if there is likelihood of confusion between their trademark and your trademark as applied to the particular goods/services there may be...

Can I take over a trademark owned by a Delaware corporation that was dissolved nearly 3 years ago?

Generally, it may be possible for one entity to assign trademark rights along with the good will of a business to another entity. Generally,...

I would like to use a creative name in the US however it is being used in JApan for a film.

Generally, a name typically is not covered by copyright, although use of a name or short phrase may be copyright infringement of a larger work. ...

I want to license my song to a film production. Do I need approval from all co writers?

Generally, each co-owner of a copyright in absence of agreement to the contrary, may exploit the work, without approval of other co-owners, but...

Can Walmart place items in a bin for one dollar and charge me six dollars?

You could just take them back and get a refund. If somehow the store is consistently overcharging for items, there may be a possible class...

Although one may be able to enter in a non-disclosure agreement with another party, that may be helpful versus that party, generally, if you have a...

If you prepare a drawing of a singer, and sell, you may be liable for violating their right of publicity. If you use someone else's video to...

How do i know this company is a company that is smart for me to do to business with?

You should file a patent application, through a registered patent attorney, before you "pitch" a concept to a company. It is important to keep...

Patent Type + Patent Illustration?

Generally, you may be able to file both for a design patent and for a utility patent related to a new shoe. It is important to have a patent...

Can I print/ use a collection of Nintendo characters for table numbers for a wedding?

Not sure what "...gather images through the proper channels..." means. Generally, assuming copyrighted and trademarked characters, one would...