Excellent question. Your question can be divided into three related sections: one is copyright-related, one is trademark related, and one can be...

The previous answer is correct. If you still decide to do it, make sure you post your address and name publicly here, so they know where to send...

Trademark infringement/ cyber squatting

It is not necessarily the case that you have lost priority of rights. Merely registering a domain name, but doing nothing else, may not satisfy...

Using logos on websites

Good suggestions from my colleagues above. As a purely practical matter, I also suggest that you immediately print out, sign and date each page...

I agree with my colleagues' posts above. Not only is it illegal, you risk losing eBay selling/buying privileges.

Domain name similarities and problems

I agree with all my colleagues above. Part of the process of starting a new business, whether it is a brick-and-mortar store or an online...

Copyright & Trademarks

I am not sure how just making the four letters of a state with ones' arms could ever be trademark or copyright infringement, regardless of how...

Accused of trademark infringement. Received cease and desist letter.

I agree with the previous answers. I would stress that it is never a good idea to ignore a series of demand letters, regardless of how much they...

Does fair use allow you to name one of your summer school theme weeks "Disney Days"

This is not legal advice, but why not contact Disney and ask them to participate in your summer school theme? They may very well participate,...

Combining Coke and pepsi and selling it as a "My Cola" - Pennsylvania

You ask an excellent question with a complex answer. The Supreme Court of the United States has long ago said that by virtue of your legal...