Legalities behind creating a new version of an existing product?

As noted, there are layers of IP protections for things like board games. You are certainly free to pitch them the idea, but if you want to make a...

Technically, it infringes because that brand has not endorsed your item. As the commercial establishment you run the risk here not the person who...

As noted, you should be doing some general research about running a small business in general and about your industry in particular. That said,...

They 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...

You may have a valid complaint here, but it depends on factors we just do not know and this is not the platform to flesh all that out publicly....

In general, there is nothing unlawful about reselling a legal product in a different package. But the maker can probably come up with some very...

There is nothing you can do to prevent someone from using that name for their own child. For example, for all their money, power, influence and...

You allude to having contacted or hired a lawyer already. If so, you should be having that discussion with him/her. As noted, while you seem to...

Can I use my late grandmother’s name for private labeling and branding?

The issue is the right of privacy and publicity, which are state governed laws that vary. These kick in when one uses the name, image or likeness...

In my mind, that is a bit like buying a used toothbrush... but what do I know? I don't see any reason it would be prohibited and it seems just...