Can I redesign a bands poster without their permission?

Using actual posters in the background that appear incidentally in the shot would not be an issue so long as they do not become a focal point of...

Is it possible to register something like "Pat my Pet" as a TM for pet products in the Principal Register without disclaimers?

I'm not sure why this would be a concern? I would not disclaim anything and let the Examiner tell you if they think that is necessary. If so, then...

Looking to start a keylogger. How can i sell it legally?

So long as there are legitimate uses for the device, which there are, this should not be an issue as many things can be used for nefarious...

Can I file a trademark for the name Adelphos Brewing Company, if the name Adelphos belongs to a dairy company?

As far as the dairy versus the brewery, this depends, but they would be in different classes and not related so that should not on its face be an...

Do statutory trademark protections begin when the trademark application is filed, or when registration is approved?

Assuming the mark goes to registration you would get the benefit of the filing date of the 1(b) application. That is the constructive notice. Keep...

We would require a crystal ball to give you an actual answer to this. In most cases, no one is going to file a claim in federal court for the use...

Can i sue on basis of intellectual property?

I'm not so certain you would have any claim under a copyright analysis here. If, for example, you lend your voice to a recording that one of your...

Can? You repackag a product at the website first quality and put your own name own name own this certain product

If all you are doing is buying a branded product, removing any branding from that product, repackaging that product, then placing your own brand on...

Must I give live oral testimony in my testimony period in the TTAB Trial Phase in an Opposition Proceeding?

The general answer to your question is that in most cases everything can be done on paper and you will not need to give testimony in person unless...

Using this material in a yearbook would not fall under any copyright exemption or fair use scenario. While I would say that your exposure is very...