Is it legal to use a play on a movie characters name for use as a store name?

This can definitely expose you to some legal problems you really do not want to have. Anytime you use another's intellectual property without...

Thanks all the advice. I think I will put in a complaint with the Patent & Trademark office.

I would hazard a guess and say what you have there is worthless. You should read the info found at the link Attorney Ballard provided. This will...

I hired a contractor to remodel kitchen. we signed a contract. he never showed. can I have him arrested or can police be involve

You can certainly inform the police about it and if they have other similar complaints about this contractor they may seek criminal charges. This...

I gifted my house to a young couple and they are living in a separate part of the house, can I ask them to go? What can be done?

I agree with my colleague. What does "gifted" mean? I suggest you call around to some local landlord/tenant lawyers and get a consult. Perhaps...

Are there any foreseeable legals issues providing a marketplace for friends to dare each other for rewards.

This is a very specific question that deserves a specific answer that can only come after all the information is understood. I suggest that you...

Should all charges be explained to a patient prior to performing an exam?

Your first mistake might be thinking that you have any grounds to dispute it. Unfortunately, our healthcare system is not set up for a la carte...

My copyright is pending and the guy might be a little fishy. I would like to get rid of it. How do i do this?

I am inclined to see this the same way as Attorney Ballard. If he is not correct in his assessment of your situation, however, I suggest you...

Can I use a name for a clothing site that's already taken?

I agree with others. the big question here is why invite a problem? I mean, you are free to take a chance that they will do nothing to police their...

I intend to get a film commercially distributed. In this film, can a character mention company names?

I agree with my colleague. If done in the manner described it would be an example of nominative fair use. and not a problem. Of course and as...

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Can I paint a picture of celebrities using photos, YouTube clips or movie clips ?

There is no straight forward answer to your question. Regards to copyright, the test is called "substantial similarity." If you base your work...