I sell handbags. Could I give a handbag with Seahawks fabric as a "free" add-on as an incentive to buy non Seahawk bag?

Yes, you can accuse them of selling illegally marked fabric. Ask for a refund or threaten to report them to the brand owner.

Is it illegal to sell non authentic handbags in any retail store in the state of georgia

It is illegal to sell infringing bags anywhere in the US. I suggest you contact the brand owner and report the pirated copies.

If I want to start a clothing line , do I have to get a trademark or copyright ?

The name for your line can be a trademark. You should clear your brand with an experienced trademark attorney who can conduct a full search for...

I co-authored a second book to a first book, would they be on the same copyright?

No they should be on a separate copyright registration. The second book is considered to be a derivative work of the first. You should consult an...

Criminal penalties for copyright violation where not registered

For criminal copyright infringement, the infringement needs to be of a registered copyright. I suggest that you contact an experienced copyright...

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Copyright Question for a saying

Sounds like you are using a slogan which is protected as a trademark or service mark, not copyright. I suggest that you contact an experienced...

Do I need to worry about copyright strikes?

Your game poses numerous legal challenges. Unless licensed you face potential liability for copyright and trademark infringement and violation of...

Which country's copyright law shall be applicable in this case?

You can sue for infringement where you can get jurisdiction over the defendant. You need to have a registered copyright in your home country and...

Nice idea! However, you should first consult an experienced IP/Trademark attorney to clear the name for use by your company after conducting a...

Can I take two band named chemical compound products and make a product that are not obvious in description of those two brands

If your product is new, useful and unobvious, you can patent it. Seek the advice of an experienced Patent attorney regarding the details of your...