Company name I thought I had invented for my novel, is actually a real company based in the Philippines?

This is not a problem so long as there are no other aspects that connect your work with this entity. That is, there is no chance that the public...

Anything shown in your photos will have had to be made by someone or some entity. That table is someone else's product. The curtains in the...

Copyright question, ontario canada

As noted, you have to assume the photos are protected by copyright. You are better off taking your own image to avoid any issues. If you need...

This really requires a proper analysis. There are issues of contract and partnership law that are implicated here and it is all very fact based....

Can I use the titles of jazz songs and famous jazz artists in a line of products?

As noted, using the name, image or likeness of famous people can be a violation their right to publicity and privacy. But song titles in themselves...

Probably, but I would contact the supplier and get their permission in writing even if just in an email so there are no misunderstandings. If...

If you are specifically commenting on the brand and its products then that is fine so long as you are not presenting a false association,...

In this context you can do that. Where you get into issues is when you use the name, image or likeness of another (especially a famous person) to...

Do I need to file multiple Trademarks?

As noted, CRACKSHOT is the dominant part of this mark. The other words are descriptive that do not lend anything to help distinguish the mark. You...

The term "primal" is used across many goods and services and in various configurations. We call this a "saturated" term. But in order to determine...