Any creative expression will be covered by copyright law automatically. Then you register the work with the US Copyright Office so to perfect your...

Do I need a lawyer to draft Terms of Service for my startup online business?

There is a reason I don't work on my own auto transmission even though I am perfectly capable of reading an instruction manual. This question can't...

Can I register a trademark for one use for brand protection, with the intention to add additional uses 5+ years down the line?

You received a good response from my colleague. While you can file as an intent to use for some of the classes now, as noted, once the notice of...

How do I protect written phases, slogans and quips?

Small groups of words or short phrases are not afforded copyright protection, which covers creative expression. And one cannot "coin" or protect a...

If this is a personal and entirely non-commercial use, then it's just fine. It is not even trademark use in this case. But if you are selling the...

Common trademark rights stem from being the first to use the mark within the geographic scope of your market penetration and market reputation. The...

Even if you obviate any trademark issues, it sounds like you would be violating the athlete's right of privacy and publicity, which are state...

Copyright Laws for Writers

I think you already know the answer to this question. I mean, there are books written whose purpose is entirely devoted to discussing another work....

Patent, no. Copyright covers creative expression, so if there was a design like a logo of some kind then this might be relevant. Any creative...

Can I create and sell novel units for 3rd-5th grade teachers?

The test under copyright infringement is called "substantial similarity." So long as you are creating your own content and not using more than...