Rights to a name, what to do

You definitely have the upper hand here. You are the senior user, and you clearly have the right to continue using this trademark. If the...

Is it copyright infringement to create a t-shirt design and make it your own?

Inspiration is a wonderful thing--but if you "recreate" a design by using your own graphics and fonts, you might be making a "derivative work"...

Is this image considered trademark infringment?

Just because others infringe trademark and copyright laws does not mean it is legally ok for you to follow in their footsteps. Further,...

Your problem is not copyright law---it is trademark law. Those pineapples may have become a trademark associated with the show. Likewise, the...

In all probability yes. Using brand names in movies is a tricky business. Brands are vigilent and aggressive in asserting their right to consent to...

What is the line between fair use and blatant infringement of a famous character?

You are correct that there are many artists who engage in copyright infringement on a regular basis. The reason that they are not sued is...

You are making a huge mistake if you just ignore the e-mail and telephone call. The manufacturers of P90X and their law firms are aggressively...

What are copyright laws in Arizona for adding purchased music to DVDs for personal use?

Arizona has no copyright laws---the only U.S. copyright laws are federal law. Your proposal to use music to the DVD's would violate copyright laws...

Same corporate name as my business, am i in violation if the other coporation registered their trademark?

Since you are not using the name to sell products, it does not appear that you would be violating trademark rights of others. But before giving...

You are wise to seek counsel, because you obviously do not understand the patent system. There is no such thing as a provisional patent---you may...