Can I make music under an alias that references an already existing brand?

This is certainly more of a concern if you were going into the restaurant services business. What is important is that you are not presenting a...

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...

Copyright law may not be the most relevant body of law here. Your publication of them, even if we conclude that they are still protected under...

You received good responses. There is a concept known as the "innocent printer defense." Under that theory you would only be liable for the profits...

What to do, if an artist I sent a beat to, refused to negotiate terms of purchase and still used it on her album anyway?

Did you send this to the artist unsolicited with no terms? Was it clear that it was a business proposition? Before you take any further action,...

The test for copyright infringement is substantial similarity not merely similar. Before you commit to anything, I suggest that you consult...

Can I sell similar items to a company's since they do not have a trademark?

Whether or not they have registered a trademark is not relevant to the copyright question. And presumably these items will be protected by...

How can I protect my trademark??

We can't get into fees, etc. here, but I will offer some general remarks on trademark due diligence below that you may find helpful. You should...

Can I use a photo of a car part (50's tail fin) with no visible band name or logo, in an ad that's selling designer faucets?

The first concern is the use of the photo itself. There is no reason to think that this photo is not still protected under copyright which means...

Seperate Words Trademark

Well, sure, you don't think I could get away with using BedBathBeyond right? Before you invest in any trademark make sure you get some legal...