We can't be sure from here, but it sounds like you are saying that they actually filed a lawsuit in CA against you. This would be odd if you have...

It's not clear what you mean by "would like to ensure that all products are legal to sell in the U.S." Are you concerned about infringing on patent...

It might be, but the mark still has to clear properly. The fact that it was a song by Pink Floyd is not in itself the problem unless you are...

You could be violating their right of privacy and publicity, which are state governed laws that vary. These kick in when one uses the name, image...

If you are going to engage in business transactions then it is best advised to create a business entity like an LLC that will create a legal...

If the beat is possessed of sufficient creative expression so as to be covered under copyright law, which many are, then using it in your own work...

I agree with my colleague. I don't think this is an issue unless you are using famous people to help sell or promote the product (i.e., in your...

You are free to use another's trademark descriptively in text to refer to that mark holder. This is called "nominative fair use" and the classic...

I retagged this question as it is not really an IP question and more of a consumer rights kinda question. I'm really not sure what the...

While it is doubtful that this would cause an issue because it is very unlikely it will ever be discovered, you will be infringing. This is because...