Question on trademark registration in US, based on foreign registration

You do not to file in the same classes, as a technical matter. But as a practical matter, it would be a very bad idea to file in less classes in...

Can a trademark the logo and company name I designed be separate from my company?

I agree with my colleagues---but be careful. If you invited investors into the company, they are entitled to presume that you have contributed the...

I do not agree that the test for publication is whether a photograph or other "work" has been offered for sale. That is one possible indication...

Someone is selling my book online for more money then I am

I agree with my colleagues. But clarification is necessary. The First Sale Doctrine allows only resale of the exact copy of a book or record that...

How much do I have to change my group's name for it to be legal?

No lawyer can answer this without having access to substantially more information. However, I seriously doubt if deletion of the "the" without...

Can someone actually provide a link to what does and does not constitute copyright infringement regarding music copying?

The answers of my colleagues are very helpful. I would add the following: When you purchase a copy of a song, whether on a CD or internet...

This question invloves a entity playing videos to large audences with out proper permsions.

You are correct that those who play DVD's without having a license to to so are engaging in copyright infringement. You are also correct in...

In creating clothing w/ historical figures or ideas on them (einstein's face/evolution of man/etc.) do I need licensing rights?

There is no simple or easy answer to each of these questions. Each image that you want to use must be considered separately. Further, the laws...

I agree with the advice of my colleague. But be careful here. A contract can be formed by e-mails, text messages and other dealings among the...

You should take this situation very seriously. Your belief that items are "generic" will not be a defense to a copyright or trademark infringement...