Facts are not protectable. The way in which those facts are expressed can be protected under copyright law. So copying verbatim would be unwise,...

What assets are exempted in trademark lawsuit in California if I loose my lawsuit

First, if you filed for bankruptcy then you should asking your lawyer these questions. In most cases, when you file for bankruptcy the state's...

Your question needs clarification. Whether ASCAP's library covers what you need is a question for them. Using the "Disney" trademark in your...

You received some good insights and I also agree that there really is no one blanket rule here. The first sale doctrine should protect you because...

If I named my company Vive and another company named Revive(TM) makes similar products would this be a TM issue?

For this kind of analysis you need real attention not a free and public Q&A platform. It could be an issue depending on the way in which the goods...

How long do we have to file a trademark after first use and maintain priority use?

I'm not sure that this question makes sense. Any rights prior to getting federal registration are limited to the scope of your market penetration...

Can I use a quote from Lin Manuel Miranda's Sonnet form the 2016 Tony Awards in a video as just text?

Probably. Using quotes will generally be permitted. This is largely because using what amounts to a very small portion of a much larger body of...

Generally, you are free to resell any lawfully purchased item and you are not required to purchase from an authorized source, but doing so ensures...

What is the legality of creating a book with screenshots of news headlines?

I think Mr. Ballard offered a very good response. You are very likely falling under a fair use exception because it sounds like the purpose of...

Can I create & sell a hat in team colors and use part of a cities name? For example, a hat in Titans colors with the word NASH

If the consuming public is associating your product with a specific trademark owner like NHL, NFL, MLB, etc. then that is enough to cause market...