I want to publish a book of real-life experiences as told to me by many people. Do I need a release form signed by them?

This is a rather complex and sophisticated area of the law. On the one hand, there is a tried and true tradition of "fictionalized" story-telling...

Video game costumes.

Congratulations for coming up with a creative and innovative idea. But the costumes and props that you would be creating are "derivative...

Is it legal to resell dyed clothes with my company logo?

This is probably legal as long as you do nothing to pass off someone else's trademarked item as your own. To be safe, my suggestion would be that...

"False Marking" Litigation question

Mr. Juo has provided a wonderful response to your question. False Marking litigation, unfortunately, has become a political hot potato. Just as...

Looking for patent/trademark attorney . . .

You and ten million others think you have an idea that is worth zillions of dollars, and that you will find a competent lawyer to take your case on...

The advice from my colleagues is sound. I would add the following: In addition to the possibilty of violating intellectual property and...

Do test perp providers need copyright-related permission from the organizations that conduct tests such as the GRE, SAT, etc.?

This is an interesting and complex question. Copyright law does not protect ideas--it protects only original works set forth in tangible...

Can I buy an abandoned trademark for my website?

Trademark rights do not arise from registration---they arise from use in commerce. In general, trademarks cannot be "bought and sold" separate and...

Can i use a render of an iphone for a video game that i am making? Can i use it without specifying that it is an iphone?

Apple has been extremely aggressive in enforcing its trademark, trade dress and other intellectual property rights. Thus, if you try to market...

Can u copyright a movie title

Copyright law does not cover titles, such as movie titles. However, this does not necessarily mean that you are free to make a new movie or other...

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