Did you register the copyright? If you haven't, time to do that, immediately. A DMCA notice is a good step Beyond that, you may have a case for...

I opened a shop on Etsy and want to sell baby blankets with Red Sox /sport themed fabric. Will I be facing infringement laws ?

Absolutely You need a license to make those items Contact the team or the fabric manufacturer and negotiate a reasonable royalty. Be aware that...

What type of attorney would I need if I was accused of copyright infringement?

-a good one --an I.P. attorney with knowledge in copyright ---think "Fair use"

Can a band oppose a trademark for their name they had originally during a trademark's opposition period?

TIme to consult a real I.P. attorney. Maybe even someone with music experience. Band names are a real issue and can be the death or success of a...

TESS is a good tool; however, you need a real I.P. attorney to give you advise. We frequently have people tell us that they looked on line and...

This is actually a delicate area. The stuffed animal should be copyrightable as well as the design. Drawings and identifying materials need to be...

Do business registrations and patents impact trademarks?

The answer is a definite maybe. Speaking in the abstract is impossible. Also, you should be aware that this is not the appropriate place for...

Will leaving out letter(s) of a NFL team's name avoid infringement

You are really looking for trouble. That will certainly catch their attention

A similar company with a similar name as a trademark, am I still able to use it?

Yes, you seem to have an obvious problem. The purpose of having a registered trademark is to prevent someone from having a mark that is...

How do I file an opposition?

You must file your Opposition immediately! There is a thirty day window from the date of publication to do that. Otherwise, you will have to file...