Using quotes will generally be permitted. This is largely because using what amounts to a very small portion of a much larger body of work will not...

Im looking for a highly reputable intellectual property attorney

As noted, you are free to contact any of those that respond here or use the "find a lawyer" tab to help look for attorneys either in your backyard...

Copywrite Infringement

First, your stance is a losing posture if in fact the name is infringing. Merely acquiring a domain or even registering a business name with the...

Is there a way to file a declaratory judgement complaint yourself against a copyright?

You received some good advice. Before you do anything, I suggest that you consult with a lawyer in private and discuss the specifics and best...

Need help drafting a disclaimer to include in our agency customers blogs.

You have a number of pointed questions and rightfully so, but as you can imagine this public Q&A forum is not really the proper place to address...

I don't really know any sensible lawyers that would ever sign an NDA with a prospective client. As noted, any communication with a licensed lawyer...

The brand name I want to use is already being used by a similar company. If they haven't trademarked it am I able to?

The short answer is that you can, but that might be cutting your nose to spite your face. This other mark holder has already garnered common law...

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Trademark litigation and cancellation: : is there a higher standard of proof at the TRADEMARK TRAIL AND APPEAL BOARD for generic

I think Attorney Ballard is exactly right the general standard burden of proof at the TTAB a preponderance of the evidence and elevated to clear...

Will copyright office delete erroneous data in a registration?

The degree of manhandling your registration receives at the US Copyright Office is rather minimal. "Supplementary registration is a special...

At what point does a vague reference to a sports team become infringing on their trademark?

I echo Attorney Brezina comments. If in fact your market can identify the item as associated with the mark holder then you are exposing yourself to...