We really can't address this here without all the facts, but if your intentions are to brand a business (the website) then you really need to do...

Sure, in this context your use is not infringing use. This would be an exercise in free speech and your use is for social and political commentary...

As noted, the answer is "maybe." You could be violating their right of privacy and publicity, which are state governed laws that vary. These...

Can you trademark a name that's has already been filed as a domestic in the State of California?

Before you invest in any trademark make sure you get some legal guidance upfront. It is of course best practice to clear it before you start using...

Some activity is just more tolerated than others. Anytime you download content that you have no permission for it is an infringement. Normally...

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We are in the realm of copyright here. Any creative expression will be covered by copyright law automatically. Then you register the work with...

Am i protected under an existing copyright if i release a newer version of the same original work?

First, make sure you have the proper written agreement in place with the illustrator. If the new work is substantially different then you should be...

Can I use a video games name for my clothing line?

Maybe. For example, we are not confused as between Delta Airlines versus Delta faucets even though they share the same exact name. Certainly...

It is true that statutory damages can only be requested for works that were registered prior to the infringement occurring or within 3 months of...

Is accessing copyright infringing or trademark infringing material of any kind on the internet illegal?

It is not unlawful to view infringing content like say streaming a bootleg movie for example. It is to copy or download infringing content.