You are free to create a website that discusses celebrities. You can also use images of those celebrities to help illustrate your content so long...

If he is using small snippets of interviews strung together in his own video package then this is likely just a fair use of that content for the...

Can I trademark my product's brand name Dubel Cellars?

I'm not concluding that this has to be a problem only that it presents issues. You have the first hurdle which is the Examiner. But even if you...

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If the person died well over 100 years ago publicity and privacy rights will not be an issue and yes you can use a real name as a trademark (e.g.,...

As noted, use the original date if your use of the mark was not really interpreted. Otherwise, you may want to head off any challenges by using the...

Do I have to trademark my new company name/logo if I already registered an LLC with New Mexico Secretary of State?

Just based on the few facts you present here, you should not take any action until you are sure that you are in your rights to do so. If you formed...

Can I use another photographer's images in a tutorial?

You allude to a fair use scenario and this may be an example of that. If you are using the photo specifically for expository purposes and...

The article "the" isn't going to matter for trademark analysis. For example, using "The Google" for any good or service that is related to what...

Collaborative partner breached contract. If they do not pay the contracted amount can I keep the documents I created?

There is not much anyone can offer here that will be helpful. We need to review the agreement along with all the facts and circumstances....

Can I sell an Illustration of a famous singer/celebrity or a designed song lyric?

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...