Do I need more than one business name?

This is a quite surprisingly complex question, You raise issues of corporate law, intellectual property law, and consumer protection law, among...

Who owns the provisional patent?

Before advising you, I would need to see the paperwork, both relating to the provisional patent application (there is no such thing as a...

IP- Are there any intellectual property rights associated with a place name, for instance a t-shirt with "New York" for example?

No one has a monopoly on the use of geographic names, such as the word "New York". But be careful. States and local governments may own...

What is the duty to mitigate damages in contract law?

If you are harmed by a breach of contract or in some other way, you can be compensated for the proximate economic harm that you suffer. But if you...

Can I argue fair use for copyrighted music in a fictional, narrative student film?

Probably not. There is no copyright exception for "student films". While there are some limited exemptions from copyright law for classroom uses...

Do you think I have a good chance in court?

I don't think A Boogie's song violates your copyright-- it is musically very different (more melodic with a milder sound). The video is completely...

Can I add "mr" to betwin (MrBetWin) and not infringe in BetWin's trademark?

Trademark rights identify the source of goods and services. The purpose of a trademark is to avoid consumer confusion. Thus, the issue here is...

If a video that is already posted online is later copyrighted can it still be removed even if it was posted before copyright?

Yes, Copyright protection arises the moment a "work" such as this video is created. Registration is NOT required to have copyright protection. ...

An x-independent contractor left my company and is using videos, photos on her site with my Logo. I want them removed.

Your question has some contradictions. On the one hand, you say that the independent contractor did not have permission to take the photos or...

Absolutely not. You admit that you sold "replica" (i.e., counterfeit) goods. That is a violation of E-bay's terms of use. For that reason, they...