Does fabric color of t-shirt make a difference?

It probably makes a difference, but it depends on your agreement with the tradmark owner. If your agreement is in writing, and if it does not...

I have had a blog for 4 years, but someone trademarked the name last year. What rights do I have?

As my colleagues have noted, trademark rights arise from use in commerce, not federal registration. If you can prove that you began using the...

I would need a great deal of additional information before I could help you determine whether you have any rights and claims. The responses of my...

Is it permissable to quote copywritten material, acknowledging its authorship, in a memoir w/o seeking formal permission?

I agree with my colleagues that the issue is fair use. But the doctrine of fair use is often misconstrued as allowing broad freedom to use...

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We have had a Trademark since 2009 and now a company is telling us it is causing confusion and we need to change our name.

One of the biggest misconceptions is that once you obtain a Federal trademark, you are free to use it without risk that your use would violate...

How do I find out if a piece of artwork has a copyright?

You should assume that this piece of artwork is protected by copyright unless you have a clear indication otherwise. Copyright automatically...

Hi I ordered some p90x and insanity DVD 's from China and the shipment was seized by customs. and now I'm getting sued by P90x

It doesn't matter if you bought it to give away rather than to sell. It also doesn't matter that you were unaware that the goods were counterfeit. ...

This is actually one of the hardest questions that IP lawyers face in their practice. This is because the First Amendment rights of artists may...

Once copyrighted, an idea may not be used by a nonholder of the copyright. True or False?

False. Copyright law does not protect ideas. Copyright laws protect "works" (such as books, music, films, paintings, television programs,...

After closing a location, can a new business open in same location providing same services with same name?

It seems likely that you have good claims for trademark infringement and unfair competition against the new business. You also may have claims...

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