I will offer some general insights on the issue below, but your scenario might concern a trademark issue if you plan to resell the product under...

How can I check to see if a company name is trademarked and if it's not how would i trademark/copyright it?

Before you invest in any trademark make sure you get some legal guidance upfront. It is of course best practice to clear it before you start using...

Sending invitations to your friends with a Disney character on it for solely your personal use would be considered de minimis (basically too small...

Whats the legality of copyright music for non professional podcasting?

If you are using the song in connection with a video production of any kind it will require a sync license. You can look that up online and the...

I have A DBA registered as "1-888-ShireRo" - can I use "1-888-ShireRO" with an upper case O?

This is not going to make any difference regards to the DBA if you use an upper or lower case letter, but if you are more concerned about trademark...

Do i need some type of license to sell merchandise with only "Washington DC" written on it?

There is really no way to address without knowing what you are selling and why you are using that on the product. In general, it would not be an...

Usually the logo or image mark will go on its own separate application and acquire its own registration. This way the character text is adequately...

Can a company enforce their trademark when there are many other companies with using the same word?

Unfortunately, there is absolutely nothing we can say here that will help. You need to have it properly evaluated. Very often companies will...

How can I confirm this NDA is safe to sign? What sections should I edit or remove?

As noted, all you can do is have it reviewed by legal counsel along with all the facts and circumstances. I suggest that you consult with a...

Can I sell prints of artwork that contains stylized drawing of Darth Vadar?

You can resell whatever was lawfully purchased, but you can't make copies of it an sell them if that is what you mean. You likely have both...