Making a youtube beauty video for a contest is there violations if I mention a tv show and use it as inspiration?

As noted, it is a very fact intensive analysis. What exactly are you using and how much, etc.? Merely mentioning a TV show should not be...

Does this UK studio have the right to my video?

I'm really not understanding your scenario. I mean, you obviously have no right to use their footage unless that use is clearly non-infringing fair...

How do I register a DMCA agent for my website

This is not a place to come for tutorials in DYI legal tasks, but I'm sure you can find this information online and at the US Copyright Office....

If I register a trademark for "loveyoo" just to protect LOVEYOO.com does this trademark also protect me from LOVEYOU.com use?

Regards to the domain aspect, Attorney Ballard was on point. I agree with the assessment, you would not apply for both. I could not for example...

Can I alter a designer shoe using their trademark without suffering infringement?

It greatly depends on what exactly you are doing, how you are doing it and how you are promoting it. The short answer is that there are ways to...

Does anyone know of a trademark case, where there was a dispute soley on the issue that the names rhymed, and what was the

While I appreciate the question, I think it has to be way too narrow to be addressed here in this context. Of course, a mark that is phonetically...

If an artist has full writing credit for a song, are they able to do with it as they place or do they need publishers permissio?

I agree that there are too many missing pieces to offer a cohesive answer here. A co-author is free to exploit the work without permission of other...

Do I have a case?

That sounds like a mistake and they should be given an opportunity to cure it. As noted, it would likely amount to a contract dispute rather than...

I'm building a mobile app that will provide some information on various stock investments by the investor using the app.

Generally, using the text trademark names descriptively in text will be fine, but using their logos will very likely be considered more than what...

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Counsel in regards to artwork acquisition

I agree with my colleague. There really no magic wand to waive here because it is a piece of art. The legal aspects that underpin the work are no...