A engineer is using my voice for his intro for all his songs he mixes. And hasn’t paid me , can I have him sued?

Who knows if you have a case. Did you let him know you do not want your voice used? And if so, what was the response? Before you take any...

Is it ok to name certain product collections after existing business names?

You cannot present a false association, sponsorship or endorsement with another trademark holder. If your intention is to brand your collection...

I would need to understand fully the context in which you are using these marks on your platform before opining on whether you would be safe doing...

I would like to obtain a writers name?

You are free to adopt a pen name. In many cases, these are treated like a trademark that identifies the source of goods or services in the market....

Should I ask a planner to revise her contract based on a surprise copyright clause?

You would need to discuss this with the planner and modify the agreement so that it comports with your interest moving forward. There is likely no...

Is it okay to use this logo without asking the college?

When you buy branded materials like fabric you do so for personal use not for all commercial activity. You are free to make whatever you want for...

If I wanted to use the name “Took ” For a blog tital do I need permission from Lord of the Rings enterprise?

I don't see, at first blush, how this could be an issue under trademark law so long as there is no confusion regards to the source of goods or...

I am writing a “how to” book on jazz improvisation. I would use chord progressions and the title of the song.

I highly doubt that there is anything problematic here. I'm not sure what my colleague meant regards to song titles and trademarks. Trademark is...

What is the process to register an idea for a TV show; including scriptwriting, characters & concept?

As noted, general concepts, show formats and ideas are not protectable. Your creative expression, however, is through copyright law. Any...

How do I go about getting a design trade marked so no one can steal it?

The logo also referred to as an image/design/stylized trademark, if claiming graphical elements and color will go on its it own application. For...