Can I amend a trademark registration after the certificate has been issued

As noted, you would need to file a new application and you will need to identify yourself as the owner of the mark in Class 25 in case that...

How to file a copyright infringement at federal court with the purpose to take down a Kickstarter product designed by me?

STOP! Go no further until you have consulted IP counsel to conduct a proper case/matter review of this. For all we know you may be entirely...

When it comes to single works of art, the analysis can get a bit complicated. The short answer is that you are creating a derivative work, which is...

Can I sue someone who has been copying my creative ideas?

You probably appreciate that you or anyone else cannot protect a business idea or concept. You can protect your brand (trademarks) and if what you...

What form should I use for creative rights? (designing clothes)

My colleague's offered some good insights. I think you might be conflating several issues here. Regards to fashion designs, they are simply not...

I agree with the others. There are times when using an image that you otherwise have no rights to amounts to fair use, usually in the context of...

Is it a copyright problem if you recycle cans to make an item to sell?

From a copyright standpoint you should be fine because your creations are almost certain to be sufficiently transformative in context. I think the...

Can I use a business name that is a part of an existing business name?

Maybe, maybe not. It depends on a number of factors and circumstances. If you look at Attorney Burdick's examples below, it offers some context. In...

I have a website and the name is trademarked. I've noticed other websites are using it, isn't this illegal?

There really is not much anyone can add here that will be helpful. All you can do at this point is to discuss the specific situation over with a...

Is there a way to submit a marketing idea to manufacturing and distributing companies and legally bind them if they use it?

This can actually be a much bigger question than you probably realize. In short, an "idea" is not protectable especially for something like a...