Sure, of course. So long as you are legally permitted to be where the photo is taken.

Yes, that is possible. The Copyright Office says that short phrases or slogans are not protectable elements of otherwise protectable works. Case...

In Florida, is it legal to give a corporation a name that is already copyrighted as a book title?

The fact that this was the title of a book is not in itself a problem. Titles to single creative works are not afforded trademark protection unless...

Whether you are using the .com as part of your brand depends on your preference. For example, About.com and Pet.com both incorporated the .com as...

Typically that will not be a problem, but the facts and context can matter. If the photos contain identifiable persons depicted within them they...

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...

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You likely have options to help resolve this. For example, you can oppose their application or file a petition to cancel it. I suggest that you...

There are two considerations. One is the copyright consideration. Copyright protects the creative expression. If this is more of a generic type...

You can, as noted, file a petition to cancel based on their non-use or if you were using your mark first perhaps based on your earlier date of...

There is no reason to think that a barter arrangement poses any issues here, but I would suggest using nominal consideration like $1.00 just to...