Would printing this design on 50 t-shirts put me at legal risk with University of Iowa?

Yes. This would put you at legal risk with the U of Iowa and Angry Bird trademark and copyright owners. From a copyright standpoint, even though...

Trademark infringement for printing a media logo in a newspaper ad?

As my colleague said, in trademark law context is everything. If a reasonable consumer could conclude that you were suggesting that NW Cable News...

You have received excellent advice from my colleagues. One other point---regardless of how wonderful you think your idea may be, you need to be...

Using a trademark name in domain name?

My colleagues have been far too polite and patient with you. Let me be blunt. Your request to Mario for a "straight answer" is, frankly,...

Should I sue to get my money or just report to authority?

Your first step is to retain counsel in Chicago with experience in FINRA arbitration matters. Your counsel can then demand to see copies of the...

Is it considered patent infringement if I applied for business-method patent that is similar to an existing internet company?

With respect, you are asking the wrong question. The question you should be asking is very basic---I have an idea for a web-based business selling...

If every state in the country uses the term "All-State" for sports, band, academics - is it now fair use?

This is not a one or two hour problem. This is a very complex set of IP issues. If you want to run a business involving sales of T shirts, here...

You need to be very careful about how you approach this. There are many patent, trademark, copyright and other IP issues that are implicated in...

Can I use titles/images of actual networks and/or shows in a board game about the spread of TV in the US?

Let's be practical here. As you can see from the answers of my colleagues, you face many potential intellectual property law issues in this...

Can a music playlist be copyrighted?

Sure. Your choice of top wedding songs represents an editorial judgment which you have made on an issue of importance to many people. Thus, your...