If someone wanted to make a TV show about a person or group of people with they need them or their families consent ?

No, I'm sure you have heard of unauthorized biographies right? You are free to write about anything or anyone you like. What you cannot do is make...

If it was not substantive changes to creative elements, then it should be fine, but as a best practice you should always make sure to get written...

I'm not entirely sure what your concern is here, so I will offer some helpful general remarks about trademark clearance below. That said, it sounds...

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

It means that just because you take a song and use it within the context of humor does not make that a legal parody for the purposes of fair use of...

Can I get my business name back?

As noted, it is entirely possible that the name became an asset of the general partnership you MAY have formed with her. This will require a proper...

What we can do to protect our mark?

What you do at this point depends on a number of factors still unknown to us. For example, who was using the mark first and where? Remember too,...

What kind of contract should a photographer create for a non paid nonprofit event?

The intention here is not clear so no one could really offer any advice. For example, what is the intended use for the photos? That is, even if...

Same business name but no trademark, if I trademark the name will this prevent legal issues?

You should really have this situation properly analyzed before making the investment because even if you get the federal registration this other...

Image copyright infringement

The big question is how much is all this worth to you over the use of this one product image? As noted, you can have an attorney send a demand...

Protecting your brand - What comes first trademark, copyright or secure website name?

I would first do some basic searching around online to see if you see any other similar fashion brands using the same name. If not and the domains...