Of course using these materials in your business is a commercial activity. But if you are not copying or distributing the materials then there...

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Can I petition or challenge to get a trademark back that’s been recently approved for another person?

There are a number of factors to consider here. For example, who started using the name first and where? You likely have developed common law...

Can I apply a customer supplied decal to a product I sold to them?

You as the commercial establishment run the risk of being held accountable under a secondary liability theory like contributory infringement. The...

Liquor license, zoning issues, trademark permissions.

Obviously there are no real details to address here and this is not the best place to disclose that kind of content. I suggest that you consult...

Company has referral program and gave me a referral link to bring clients. now i got a cease and desists from them

You need to have this evaluated properly. We can't know what exactly their complaint is from here and this forum is not a good place to disclose...

Copyright infringement notice do I have to delete the file?

So I am not certain what kind of tech they have to track these things but I don't think it would be worth it to push the envelope. We also don't...

Will the words place below get a Phonetic pass for trademark in the same class?

As noted, this is a bit too technical to address here. Before you invest in any trademark make sure you get some legal guidance upfront. It is...

What is the best method of protecting and/or copywriting one's intellectual property?

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

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...

Why would they want to buy the permanent license to my video?

You really have to consider in more detail what they are seeking here. It is just not that clear and there are several considerations. Before...