Can I take a photograph of a golfer, turn it into a silhouette, and be safe from lawsuit from the photographer

Hi, Whether the work you create can be considered transformative enough to avoid infringement claims really depends. But assuming you run clear...

Is my idea for an online business legal?

Hi, What you decribed would still fall under the category of illegal gambling. the elements are: 1) consideration 2) chance and 3) a prize....

Hi, I agree with my colleague that you should consider hiring a lawyer to repsond so you do not say anything that may come back to harm you....

I like Paulina as name for kids language center . Paulinoes is trademarked ( dominoes game ) . Can I trademark Paulina ?

Hi, As my colleague noted, you need to hire your own lawyer to gain the advantage of such specifc legal advice about your TM clearance. This...

Am I entitled to my money back from my wedding venue if they gave me a vague contract that did not disclose all information?

I guess I am not surprised that this is the result when nothing is memorialized in writing. That said, much will depend on the specifc facts...

I was caught shoplifting and let go, received a letter from a legal payment center demanding penalty payment what if I don't pay

Good question. I think you should consult a local criminal lawyer and see if they can tell whether such a demand is based in law or merely a tactic...

Is it slander when a person talks against an individual who just opened up a new business stating I am going to close her down?

Hi, Whether what you described amounts to defamation really depends on the specific facts and circumstances. Expressing opinion even if it is...

I agreed to purchase replacement windows from a home improvement company 2 days ago and I want a back out of the agreement .

Hi, Well, I cannot comment on any specific TX law but only in general and in general to my knowledge unless they solicited you in your home you...

I suspect that an American company is selling a software that I made ( I am Spanish ) , what can I do ?

Hi, It will really depend on the facts and circumstances here. At this point any of us will have more questions than answers. Most of us...

Can I trademark a logo with a company name that's associated with a common product?

Hi, I agree with the others. An image mark is taken as a whole and any generic term would need to be disclaimed. The question certainly...