As my colleagues aptly notes, the issues concern publicity and privacy rights and these are state causes of action. Many states extend protection...

Are these Similar Trademarks?

I'm not sure where to begin with this question. How about this, first this is not a place to come for trademark clearance. I mean you can't...

My colleagues offered excellent answers. In cases like this it is impossible to adequately address the issue sin the hypothetical, which is why...

May a nonfiction book use a copyrighted, fictional story as an analogy?

I agree. If you are merely referencing or describing a story you should not have any worries. Using too much content from a copyrighted work can...

Hi we have website based around user generated content. We want a lawyer who is expert on handling copyright issues.

Your primary concerned raised here is covered under the DMCA under which you will receive a safe harbor provided you adhere to the proper...

What are the legal ramifications of reviewing a company's service or product without their explicit permission?

As noted, the issues here are defamation (making sure you are not painting a company or product in a false light or fabricating statements) and...

How old do I have to be to buy/own a license, for copyrighted work, for it to be legal?

My colleagues offered very good answers here. The only thing I would add is that in most states, the courts will bind even minors to contracts...

As noted, if they are legit BMW merchandise then yes. If your business just placed the BMW M logo on generic wristbands or they are not licensed...

Trademark office will put trademark hold

As noted, if you had done a proper clearance this obvious conflict would have shown up. I don't really understand when this common misperception...

How do i trademark something, and how do i check if it isnt already trademarked?

I agree with my colleagues. Your trademark will be one of if not the most important and valuable business assets you will have and you will...