You can't register a trademark as a joke. If you wanted to use the name to identify the source of a good or service in commerce that might possible...

Just to make sure, no one hacked you to get that image right? It is what you put up on the site, correct? If not correct, please clarify. If that...

I'm not really sure how this would be construed as a parody. If you think that is the case, I would get a proper evaluation done before committing...

Can I design a book cover with a man wearing Superman's suit (that has different colors) and a yellow S on his chest?

This would really depend on the context. As noted, it could certainly be perceived as a derivative work, but this might be combated if for example...

It depends on what is on the actual patches. If, for example, they are of the BMW logo then this is a trademark infringement because BMW did not...

Any creative expression will be covered by copyright law automatically. Then you register the work with the US Copyright Office so to perfect your...

Can there be two same packaging products different formulas out?

The packaging can be protected trade dress or even a registered trademark. So, sure, in theory this can be an issue. You should get a proper...

How do I handle a trademark oppostion?

Have they actually filed an opposition? If so, then it has to be answered. As to the legal arguments you have will really depend on a number of...

It is of course possible to infringe on a translation. Whether what you are doing amounts to that is another question. The test for copyright...

As noted, only very limited works have compulsory licenses. In almost all cases, you control who uses your content. If you need clarification,...