Using quotes will generally be permitted. This is largely because using what amounts to a very small portion of a much larger body of work will not...

If I recreate famous hats from franchises like ashes hat from pokemon but don't label them as his hat, could I sell it?

This could be problematic from both a copyright as well as trademark perspective. Before you jump into it, I suggest that you consult with a...

Trademark registration possible if similar name exists?

The question is appreciated, but it can't be addressed in a vacuum. It is entirely possible that the registration in IC 044 might be considered in...

If I understand you correctly, it matters not whether there are any registered trademarks. You are free to use another's mark in your own...

If you are creating pieces of artwork and selling them as original pieces of artwork then this should not violate any statutes as this is an...

Development department set up a meeting to "pick my brain" on some of my programs. How do I protect my work?

As noted, as a bona fide employee working within the scope of that employment expect that anything you create will default to your employer. If...

Will I get in legal trouble if I start a business with the same name as an existing one if in completely different markets?

Usually when the goods and services are very unrelated market confusion is not an issue (e.g., Delta Airlines versus Delta faucets). Before you...

Sooo, nobody can trademark illustrations that are part of a book, right?

This question was not that clear to me. Any image you seek to use for trademark purposes needs to clear copyright ownership as well. Just because...

Is it illegal to obliquely recreate the sounds of a song lyric in the text of my novel without actually quoting the lyric?

I don't think it matters much that you are rewriting or translating the lyrics. If it amounts to an infringement then it really is not relevant....

Can I have a menu on a good truck that the items are named after famous bands without consent?

Yes, trademark rights might be an issue. But more importantly, you could be violating their right of privacy and publicity, which are state...