The fact that the name was also used as the title to a song is not in itself a problem so long as the name clears as a trademark and you are not in...

Can I use street view images of Macy’s in my memoir’s book cover without their consent?

You can so long as doing so is not presenting a false association. If, for example, the work was about Macy's or about retail in general then this...

You should be able to file a Sec 15 now. If you need assistance with it, I suggest that you consult with a lawyer in private and discuss your...

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

Can I stop competitor from selling design close to my copyright?

As noted, this sounds more like a trademark issue. It is of course possible that it is also a copyright matter if the creative expression was...

Functional objects are not afforded copyright protection. So a design on an item is distinct from the design of the item. To be fair, I may be...

As noted, you cannot protect an idea or a short phrase unless you are using that phrase as a source identifier (trademark). For example, taglines...

As noted, we would need to see them to get a better sense. If you are using highly recognizable famous designs it increases your chances of an...

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

Can I trademark a sports player's (NFL, NBA etc) last name to sell merchandise with catch phrases?

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...