The fact that the name has also been used as a song title or as a movie title is actually not relevant unless those titles were also serving as...

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Is Website X potentially liable for damages even in the absence of a usage policy that forbids such actions?

It is rather silly to even try to take stabs at the wind here and offer a yes or no answer. At first blush, there is nothing wrong with accessing a...

First, I would be way more concerned with the standard character text trademark at this point than the logo (e.g. the word "McDonald's" as opposed...

Intellectual property rights & other legal work needs on book & website

So you are of course alluding to a number of legal aspects and you should be seeking some specific advice before making any decisions. Regards...

Do i need a license? Do i need a permit? Do i need a dentist degree?

I agree with my colleague. Who knows. This is something that you will have to hire a lawyer to look into for you before jumping in. I suggest...

Will the LLC patent ownership protect me? What can Acme sue me for? What else could protect me personally?

Having read the answers and comments it is clear that you received some good insights. Let me just make a couple quick observations that may or may...

Is it legal to copy airport layout or visitor guide images from airport websites for the app?

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 to file an additional class (i.e. 025) to prevent others from using it on apparel and other items?

You seek to protect the brand across each and every class that you will use it in. Now this does not mean you need to file in everything if you do...

I would not say too much publically, but the odds of anyone caring enough to sue you as if this is some kind of big money damages claim is so slim...

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