How different does a trademarked artist name need to be I have phee trademarked and another artist is going by phie

Attorney Brezina offered a great overview of the standard. Before you invest in any trademark make sure you get some legal guidance upfront. It is...

If my company name is one word, should I search the TESS database for only that one word or any combination of it?

You have word combinations to consider, spelling variations, as well as classes of goods and services. I really don't suggest trying to clear a...

Can I sell a tutorial on how to use a brand name product with the the brand name in the title of the tutorial?

I agree with my colleague here who offered a great response. You are free to use another's trademark descriptively in text to refer to that...

What if someone uses your characters and settings from your story to write their own?

It certainly sounds like she created a derivative work which is an infringement. If you have serious concerns about this, I suggest that you...

I played an Indian extra in the TV mini-series Centennial. Is it illegal to post pictures from the scenes I wasintoshowmyfriend

I see no issue with that in this context. You are not using the image commercially and in this context you are using one image from a much larger...

Can I rebrand a garment that has no identifying logos visible by removing the tag and replacing with my own?

Maybe, but you always have to be careful here. When you merely remove branding from an item then replace it with your own you are committing...

Can I own a copyright of a pattern or design on a plate?

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

I have a non profit question ?

You cannot protect a bald business concept or idea even through a contract like a Non-Disclosure Agreement. I would agree that you should be using...

As noted, any use of their trademarks and logo designs will require a license. If you need clarification, I suggest that you consult with a...

Can I use a personal use only font for my logo?

First, make sure we are talking about a font and not typeface. Technically, a “font” is a computer file or program (when used digitally) that...