Legal theories to hold internet access providers accountable for libelous acts of users?

There are no causes of action against the ISP or webmaster unless the offending content was posted or manipulated by them that would make them also...

The sent itself can be replicated. We see that all the time on off-brand bottles "compare to XXX." Regards to the name, if you are using a...

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Is there a way to filter the trademark search section mobile apps on the uspto.gov website?

You can segregate your searches by int'l classes, but honestly the analysis is more important than just the search criteria. Before you invest...

Can a company use another companies product on theirs?

The short answer is you can, you just cannot present any kind of false association, sponsorship, endorsement or other affiliation with that other...

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The nature of goods and services matter. For example, we are not confused as between Delta Airlines versus Delta faucets, but as the good and...

Using quotes will generally be permitted and attributing the quote is not a requirement. This is largely because using what amounts to a very small...

My husband has a design he wants to sell - what is the best process?

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

Company selling software that allows users to copy and share music files copyrighted be charged or enjoined from such activity?

That depends. Just because an entity's product or service may facilitate an infringing activity does not mean that entity would be liable (e.g. the...

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

Is it ok to use legal name of a business same as that of a celebrity?

As noted, you run the risk that doing so will violate that celeb's right of publicity and privacy. There are state laws that vary and many states...