In general, any creative expression will be covered by copyright law automatically. Then you register the work with the US Copyright Office so to...

You may have a claim under your common law prior use rights, but this depends. The next step is for you to have a proper matter analysis done to...

I am currently selling designer inspired pyjamas is this legal?

In the US we do not protect clothing designs under copyright law because we consider them functional. This is why you see all the same dresses you...

That should not be an issue so long as you are not just removing their mark and replacing it with your own. If you need clarification, I...

Is it legal to print fabric with hand drawn Disney pictures?

It would have to be licensed to be lawful. Some may have licenses, but I suspect most are just infringing, which happens all the time. If you...

You are free to write about anyone your want in general. You cannot defame them of course by false statements of facts. You also have to be...

Can I name my podcast after a state?

It might be hard to protect if this is considered highly descriptive. Before you invest in any trademark of your own make sure you get some...

Whether you can use this as a trademark will depend on a number of factors. Before you invest in any trademark of your own make sure you get...

There is of course a number of legal considerations especially where alcohol is involved. Before you commit to anything, I suggest that you...

There is no way to revive this mark so you are essentially filing for a new one and will need to clear it as you would any mark before filing. Keep...