What rights does a dba have

Your question cannot be answered without providing additional details. Most states recognize common law trademarks (which can be associated with...

Do individuals have any rights against internet libel / defamation?

Internet service providers who allow consumers to post comments on web sites which they operate ordinarily have no duty to police the contents of...

My band wants to use a song, but change the lyrics. The copyright holder said no because new lyrics are religious. Am I sunk?

You are probably sunk. In the US there is a compulsory licensing syste That allows you to make a new recording of someones song if it already had...

Use of movie clips in an online review website, is it infringement?

Maybe. Ordinarily, your use of a "clip" which you take from a publicity web site constitutes copyright infringement. However, the doctrine of fair...

I am looking to compete with my former employer. Should I be worried?

While it is helpful to see the agreement, it simply reinforces the fact that you absolutely must retain counsel to advise you on this situation. ...

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Your question uses the phrases "donated to the public domain." if the picture truly is in the public domain, and if no one else is using it as...

I am being sued for infringement of a trademark business name. Do I need a lawyer?

You know the answer to this question already--you need to retain a lawyer. Unfortunately, even when a business is unsuccessful and has beedn...

Is it legal to list a song title or a t.v. show title on a t-shirt that I'm selling?

This question cannot be answered intelligently until you provide much more information. Generally speaking, it is illegal to profit by using...

Questions for patent infringement attorney

I am licensed in New York and New Jersey, and from time to time I have considered taking contingency IP cases. However, my experience, based on...

How to obtain licensing for an exercise video?

Most exercise videos also involve use of music. Music licensing is a specialized field that can become quite complex. If you create videos using...