I am about to publish the first in a series of books. I want to protect the series name do I need to register or trademark it?

If it is part of a series then the title can be protected. Before you invest in any trademark make sure you get some legal guidance upfront. It...

Can a game company be sued if they allow its users to upload trademarked names and logos online?

You have little to worry about if this is the extent of the use of these famous trademarks. So long as it does not extend to commercial use the...

You can so long as you ensure that you are not presenting any false association, endorsement, sponsorship or other affiliation with them. I...

First use?

You probably run a small risk, but technically you could be held liable for contributing to your customers infringing activity. This is similar to...

As noted, I think the only thing you can do at this point is have the entire situation evaluated. I suggest that you consult with a lawyer in...

Can you trademark being the first product ?

No, because that is a fact. Trademark law would not be relevant to this. That is, you can protect a tagline (e.g., "Just Do It') but not a fact...

Per an agreement, can a works-made-for-hire product be sold 'as-is' even if including a limited warranty?

It sounds like what you are saying is that the agreement will offer a written but limited warranty and the remainder not covered will be considered...

Can I get sued for trademark when my band doesn't make any money?

If you guys were using the name first then there really isn't much he can do even if he acquired a federal registration in the name except perhaps...

How can I find a lawyer to draft terms and conditions plus privacy policy for an online business in launching?

I don't actually agree that the EU GDPR compliance protocols are worth your concern unless you are operating EU directed platforms or have a...

Yes, just like I can place the phrase "Guess who's here" on a shirt without infringing on the GUESS trademark. Here, your use is not even...

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