Can a Defense lawyer draft a legitimate entertainment contract? How different are rules in each?

It depends on how experienced your attorney was in drafting entertainment contracts and the effort that he or she put forward to prepare a good...

Can you tell me how to conduct a trademark search that will turn up all dual use registrations for candy and dietary supplements

Try a free form search instead. Also, it is recommended to obtain a full search from a reputable search company such as Thompson's or Corsearch. ...

Is this identity theft? Can I go after this company for it?

I'm not sure why this question showed up under Intellectual Property or Entertainment.

Do I need to get copyright permission?

Yes, of course you need permission and pay a royalty. You are using someone's artwork for your commercial gain. Contact an experienced copyright...

I have registered and incorporated my business name but would like to change the name. Can I do this, and if so, how?

You can amend the corporate certificate, or file a dba.

As long as you don't reproduce the movie, or a significant portion of the movie, your commentary would not be considered infringing on the...

Can a trademark be used from another company but with different dba?

You will not be committing trademark infringement using "Burger Mansion" as you trademark. If your legal name is "McDonald, LLC. and it is used in...

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FTC ruling on "Free to Play" wording on 'freemium' game advertisements?

Very good and involved question. Unfortunately, it is too fact specific to answer on Avvo. I agree with my colleagues, you should retain an...

Non-compete from NJ company, I live in CA.

Very simply, a non-compete is never enforceable if you don't sign it. Insist on having your attorney review the non-compete and don't sign until...

Copyright question. Can an international car club scan its magazine library to a thumb drive for archival purposes?

The short answer is no. You will be violaing many copyrights in what you plan to do. The club can obtain an online subscription to the magazines...