Here is your problem---you broke the law when you sold a fake box set of Zumba DVDs on e--bay. Further, I disagree with my colleague one one...

Is it copyright infringement to produce and sell an electronic device that is upcycled from another company's packaging?

I am not so sure that you are in the clear. You definitely could face a problem under copyright, trade dress and/or patent law. The design of the...

Importing TM sporting apparel from china or...

You need to retain counsel to guide you through this. Be careful about your review site---if you say things that are untruthful because you are...

Question regarding interplay between trademarks and internet forums:

As long as you are the senior user (i.e., you used the name before this producer/retailer), and as long as the producer/retailer registered the...

I am making a DVD about my hometown. Will I be liable if I mention the actual names of deceased town members?

There certainly would be no problem mentioning the names and referring to historical facts. However, in many jurisdictions, individuals have a...

If I want to make a shirt referring to characters on a tv show, would that raise trademark issues?

I agree that there are many potential problems in this situation. Note, however, that a recent decision of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals...

Probably. There are several potential legal problems if you use the movie poster without a license. (1) Copyright--a movie poster is an original...

Is it patent infringement?

This is one of the most complicated areas of the law, and you should retain intellectual property/patent counsel to advise you. Even if you have...

My colleague has given you an excellent general overview of the issues. But let's talk economics. No lawyer could provide you with a formal,...

Can you reccomend lawyer to represent me in copyright violation matter?

It sounds like you need to retain counsel to send a cease and desist letter and/or file suit for copyright infringement. Assuming that you...

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