If we asked 100 people whether their impression of the product was to associate it with any specific team how many would say yes? I suspect this...

If your plan is to buy their product, modify it and sell it with your brand on it that poses some serious trademark risks. Before you commit to...

In the US, fashion designs are not protected under copyright because we consider them functional. This is why we see all the same dresses we saw on...

Can I use licensed goods (like NBA mugs) as part of a set design for a photo shot of goods I plan to sell online?

Assuming all the items you resell are legit licensed product you are free to take photos of anything you are offering for sale. What becomes...

Regarding copyright, how much of a short written work can a competitor legally use?

It is true that short phrases will not be subject to copyright protection save for some limited circumstances. The Copyright Office says that short...

I agree with my colleague. This really can't be addressed here, however, this is likely not a problem if I understand you correctly. Before you...

You seem to identify many of the issues you face. Using a very small clip to illustrate your analysis of a game or specific play is likely a fair...

I agree that basing an entire game on just one TV show is a problem. This is because you cannot present a false association, sponsorship,...

When the goods or services are the same or very close this becomes a problem. The spacing matters not in the analysis so for trademark purposes...

The designs on the cases are subject to copyright protection assuming they are nonfunctional and can be divorced from the case itself. That...