Parodies! I want to make a filk (parody) that I wrote for a friend. I know how to get a license to "cover" the song but...

I appreciate your question, but your narrative was very hard to follow. That said, a true parody will comment on or poke fun of the work,...

TTAB: Is a claim of secondary meaning under 2(f) in an interrogatory response an admission of descriptiveness?

I would agree with my colleague here as well that it sounds as if you may be missing something, but of course we really do not have any other facts...

I am paying back the business the full amount that was taken does that change anything?

You will not go to jail for this. Of course, restitution will matter as the court will likely have ordered that anyway. I say you asked for a...

LLC member lawsuit against another member

My colleagues offered good points. This will require an analysis of any written agreements such as the operating agreement and all the facts and...

Im a DJ. Will i have copyright issues if i make a remix song

Yes, most likely. As noted by my colleagues, what you propose will typically require a license, but the context matters as well. You should...

Can i give a product a similar name if it features a trademarked material? I.E material = "Union Tape" new product "Union Strap"

The bottom-line is that you need to conduct the proper due diligence on your own trademark before you invest behind it (see link below for...

Is translating a textbook and then using it for paid educational purposes in violation with the US copyright law?

I concur. On its face, this sounds very problematic. There is no blanket exception just because the material is being used for educational...

If your LL or anyone else exploited your personal information you will likely have claims deriving out of that regardless of whether they have...

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Creating a website for college students

As noted, there plenty of considerations. For example, setting up a proper business entity, clearing and filing your trademark, copyright concerns,...

Friend wants to invest in my business idea but I am not a US citizen.

I think you have several concerns here all of which need to be fleshed out with the appropriate legal counsel. My area is in the...