Combining coffee blends into your own is generally permissible. Reverse passing off is when you remove one label and replace it with your own. You...

Can I sell my own artwork depicting a celebrity?

You could be violating his right of privacy and publicity, which are state governed laws that vary. These kick in when one uses the name, image or...

Can I use a song title for my online business?

Possible, sure. The trademark needs to be cleared of course. Before you invest in any trademark make sure you get some legal guidance upfront....

Is naming a dating app matchy considered infringement to match.com?

Yes, I suspect that Match.com would take issue with that even if the USPTO did not. Before you invest in any trademark make sure you get some...

Website changed the name of the articles I authored and replaced with a fake name. What can I do?

As noted, it really depends on the terms you entered into with them. If this is a serious concern, I suggest that you consult with a lawyer in...

I need to know if I can use a name for something that's already been trademarked.

It certainly sounds like a problematic application, but there are a number of factors to consider and we don't have that info here. Before you...

I have a competitor called "Affordable Front Door Repair" as his fictitious business name. Can I create an ad with his name?

Yes, you can use that of course so long as you are not using it as a source identifier. Meaning, saying you offer Affordable Front Door Repair is...

You received some great responses. There really is no "one answer" here. Before you commit to anything, I suggest that you consult with a...

Can I use college names and mascot names on a painted wood piece( most likely to be used to hang on a door ).

As noted, if this is just for personal use you have no worries. If you are making and selling these items then it will be a problem presumably...

Is it illegal to use a false ISBN on a book and to add someone's name to a book as a co-author without their knowledge?

This is very fact dependent. If you have serious concerns, I suggest that you consult with a lawyer in private and discuss your situation in...