Being sued for trademark infringement and I work from home. Will my Homeowners Liability Insurance cover this?

Very doubtful your HO policy would cover for a business liability like a defense to IP infringement. This needs to be taken up with them. It's...

I don't understand what you mean. Apple, Channel, Google, Clorox are all single words that serve as trademarks. Before you invest in any...

Models do not become business partners. Typically, if you pay them they sign a release that conveys all the publicity and privacy rights in those...

Do I need permission?

It is of course possible that fictional characters can be protected even apart from the works in which they appear. So I could not for example...

Is this a legitimate IP trademark infringement claim?

Your design and the word that is depicted within it will not really be relevant unless it is being used as a trademark or it in some way causes...

Am I able to sell shirts with phrases on them from a show with a Cult following? No name of show or anything like that. ?

You are really alluding to using quotes. Using quotes will generally be permitted. This is largely because using what amounts to a very small...

Can I use the phrase "come see the flying elephant" on a t-shirt?

It would depend on the context. It is possible to commit infringement or common law violations like unfair business competition without necessarily...

How can I protect my trademark for years?

You received some good responses. You really have to make a decision. One thing you could do is to file as intent to use then if you really can't...

You can do this. The issue is that you cannot present a false association with the maker of the shirt. That is, your market should not be confused...

Maybe. But 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...

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