Can I or a person display a purchased item that has a trademark displayed openly on say a piece of furniture ?

In what context? I mean, if this is just a decorative piece in your store it is likely not going to ever be a problem even though technically it...

As noted, this could certainly be a copyright infringement issue. Before you jump in, I suggest that you consult with a lawyer in private and...

He has no claim if he cannot be identified. If he can be identified, but the claims and statements you make are not true then he may have a claim...

Can i take a fictitious from a video game and make it into a real company using the same logo?

Sure, that's possible. Just because a name was used in fiction does not mean it cannot be used in real life by someone else. What you can't do is...

Is it okay to use a quote or word from a movie on apparel to sell? And if i don’t see a trademark am i safe to sell for profit?

This seems to go way beyond just using a quote and may cross the line over to trademark infringement. Before you make any investment here, I...

Is my NONDISCLOSURE. NONCOMPETITION AND INVENTIONS AGREEMENT valid after purchase by PE firm?

What constitutes a reasonable duration depends on the facts of the case. Courts in Massachusetts have enforced one to two year agreements. The...

Can you take someones logo and copyright it and demand they not use it?

Regards to copyright, any creative expression will be covered by copyright law automatically. Then you register the work with the US Copyright...

These kind of questions just can't be answered in a vacuum and never hypothetically. At this point, you need a proper clearance on it if you plan...

Trademark violation?

Being someone contacted you about this, you should get a proper evaluation. I will offer some general remarks on trademark clearance below....

Use of a business name and trademark.

This requires a proper evaluation. Before you invest in any trademark make sure you get some legal guidance upfront. It is of course best...