Walmart has been selling some of my artwork on a stadium blanket for over ten years without my consent. Can I sue?

Perhaps. But before you could take any legal action in court for infringement, assuming that is viable, you need to have either a certificate of...

A rock band i was in continues to use pictures of my person and my drums to promote there page on facebook. the one doing this s

It is possible that you could have a claim for violating your rights of publicity and privacy. These state laws kick in when one uses the name,...

Is anything in a backpack design proprietary?

It is quite possible that you could have patentable claims with this. Whether it is in your best interest to pursue them is another question....

Possibly. If your work is sufficiently transformative then perhaps you will obviate any infringement, but case depending it may also constitute a...

Using the NBA 2K19 System...Can I use player likeness and logo’s in game to create a Fantasy League?

I would think these concerns are addressed in the licensing terms themselves. Before you commit to anything, I suggest that you consult with a...

Does the trademark law consider trademarks distinguishable if they are in separate classes? Is my tradename safe?

we would need to analyze the actual goods and services involved. I would get some solid advice on this before taking any action and I will offer...

I am writing a book about my life. I have real names in it. Should I change the names and if I do will They get money from book

You are free to use real names, but you need to be careful about what you say that might be construed as defamatory. You also need to be concerned...

Registering trademark of my documentary series for Amazon prime, book & music album of the same name (UK)

You can trademark the title to creative works only if they are part of a series (e.g., Harry Potter). Before you invest in any trademark make...

You really can't get trademark clearance advice here on a public Q&A platform. Before you invest in any trademark make sure you get some legal...

Sure, of course. Why not? All the French plaintiff has to do is hire a US lawyer. Do they have a case? That we don't know. Before you take...