Non - compete clause

No one can really address this adequately without understanding the nature of the business and reviewing the agreement in light of the law that...

I want to form a Delaware C corp using the exact same name as a company that dissolved a few years ago.

Merely registering a business with the state does nothing to protect that name as a trademark. I might be able to register my new business...

Copyright infringement cases

It is very unlikely you will find a lawyer to take on a copyright infringement action on a contingency. At a minimum, you should be prepared to pay...

Someone one is trying to sue me over a phrase i submitted a copyright for. Can they sue me if they didnt register the name

I agree with my colleague's assessment. The short answer is yes, you can be sued, but the facts and circumstances here are not at all clear. It may...

Is there an optimal time to file for a trademark so it can be processed faster by the USPTO?

Two months is too quick for registration. Remember, there is a 30 day publication period as well. Two months to issue approval or notice of...

I want to file a trademark, but realized its also used in a popular book that just turned into a movie. Is this infringement?

The titles to single creative works such as books or movies do not enjoy trademark protection unless they are part of a series like Harry Potter,...

Can I legally use state names for key chains in my scroll saw art?

As noted, you would be free to use the state names in your key chains if that is what you were asking. If you are more concerned about...

An image of me appears on an album cover. Do I have the right to request royalties on that image?

I agree with my colleague that only those that are identifiable would have potential claims for a violation of their right to publicity and...

I would go no further without getting a proper legal analysis. I tend to agree with Attorney Ballard on these issues. While you are free to resell...

Can you use any words or lines from a previously recorded song when writing a song? Is it illegal? What is the rule?

I general, using one line from a broader work will not be a problem and of course it happens all the time. But this does not mean that one cannot...