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

As noted, this could be seen as presenting a false association, sponsorship, endorsement or other affiliation with Nissan. It could also be...

Using the names of cities is not in itself a problem generally, but many brand names use city and state names in their own trademarks (e.g.,...

My team and I have started an App, we have an LLC already. What else is needed so we comply with all the laws?

The odds that a patent will add value or be economically viable for an app these days are probably pretty slim, but always worth have that...

Will common law hold in a trademark infringement?

If in fact you started using the mark first within the scope of your own market penetration and market reputation then you have senior use rights...

How do I use historical documents without infringing upon copyright?

While there is an exception under copyright law for works used by not for profit educational institutions within the classroom learning environment...

Have a question re trademarking a possible new product and new business?

As a general rule, "a parody must convey two simultaneous—and contradictory—messages: that it is the original, but also that it is not the original...

I got a question to ask if it's worth sueing someone for this:

Suing will cost you thousands of dollars out of your pocket. If the defendant has no money, then I think you answered your own question. If...

I need to sue someone from small claim court NJ. I live in Canada.

You are probably better off going directly to the NJ Court website to get some of the answers. The cost is minimal, not sure about NJ but to give...

As noted, for analysis purposes they are the same. For registration purposes you would file the mark and the drawing you provide should match the...