You may have enforceable rights under common law if you were using this as a trademark and were the first to do so within the scope of your market...

I know this is a slippery area, but what you cannot do is present a false association with these brands or present to the public that you are the...

This will likely be considered presenting a false association, sponsorship, endorsement or other affiliation with the trademark owners. Before...

It would depend on what was used, how much in context of the larger body of work, whether it is a widely recognized work, etc. Using quotes...

Can you have the same biz name as another business but in another state? & they copy right it too? Or able to if you added SF?

If there is a conflict merely adding "SF" to the name will not help overcome that. Before you invest in any trademark make sure you get some...

I'm a freelance graphic artist facing a potential copyright infringement lawsuit. Will forming an LLC immediately protect me?

IP infringement is a personal tort action. This means the people get sued for it usually along with a business entity if relevant. So having an...

How best to address copyright infringement of my artwork by a major publisher?

If this is a serious concern, you should of course consult someone in private to discuss all your options. You will not be able to ask a court...

Can I sue a music producer that used my albums and made it big?

You are alleging copyright infringement. This requires a proper analysis of all the facts and circumstances. There is no way for anyone to know...

Trademark and potential confusion or lawsuits

That's a possible conflict. A product name is also serving as a trademark and certainly could cause market confusion. In general, you can buy a...

Can my own LLC partnership, infringe on a copyright I own personally/solely outside of the partnership?

This is not a straightforward matter. The content will usually be considered contributed to the LLC. Were there any written agreements like an...