The problem you have in cases like this is that 99 out of 100 brands will not be bothered and will recognize that any claims they may bring will...

I have a small Etsy shop and I make custom photo jewelry, keychains etc. I want to add pendants with a scrapbook designed theme.

I agree with my colleague. The answer ultimately depends and if the legal language does address the issues, which is should, a proper infringement...

What is my best, most cost-effective option -- if there is one -- that would get results?

For $100 I would take it as a loss and a lesson. I don't blame you for wanting to do something out of principle, but it will not be worth your time...

What can we do for contracted work not finished after 8 months to our home?

I think you need to get a proper legal consult on this before doing anything. This may include a review of any written contract or materials you...

Would we need to file a new trademark application for a small change in spelling even though the pronunciation is the same?

I completely agree with my colleagues here. I would just add that obviously pursuing a trademark will be a big investment over time, so I really...

Is it illegal to build a app with information about brands?

In general, what you describe should not be problematic as the others have noted, but you are of course going to have a number of legal concerns...

Defend against taking "intellectual property and other form of property"? Vendor-client relationship

I agree with the insights offered by Attorney Burdick, but yours is a very fact intensive scenario and there is no way anyone here can offer...

The odds that they will file on you over two movies is slim to none and if you think that can actually litigate on each and every instance of...

Am I infringing on a trademark that sounds similar but that trademark is No longer in business?

I agree with my colleagues. I would add too that often the marks that end up being the biggest problem in the future are not known to you upfront...

Lip syncing is not parody. I don't usually open links through Avvo but I saw my colleague did already saw I assumed it was fine. What I saw, while...