There are any number of threshold legal issues to consider when you start any business like permits, taxes, business entity formation and trademark...

If I copyright my phrases in a book for my blog do I have to copyright my design on t-shirt?

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

Using generalities is likely not going to be an issue, but it is a very detail oriented scenario. Before you commit to anything, I suggest that...

There is no problem with using the same trademark (a logo is just an image or design mark) for two different lines of business. But if you seeking...

It is not on its face unlawful to buy a product in bulk then transfer into smaller packages and resell it. It is unlawful to copy or reprint their...

Can I use the names of NHL and minor league hockey teams in a free app for finding local hockey games?

As noted, the raw facts are fine to use. You are free to use another's trademark descriptively in text to refer to that mark holder. This is called...

This question is not clear to me. How could Apple get away with using this term or Bed, Bath and Beyond as these are all common words in the...

Should I form a formal company first?

There is of course no one-size-fits-all answer to this. I suggest that you consult with a lawyer in private and discuss all your objectives in...

Merely repackaging a product into smaller packages and reselling is not on its face un lawful although many manufacturers are trying to combat this...

Can I buy a product and take a photo and photoshop out the existing logo and put our logo and print into a product and sell?

I think the issue is that this will be perceived as trying to pass-off this item as your own. Before you commit to anything, I suggest that you...