Can someone register a trademark for a brand that another company manufactures?

The Chinese manufacturer should act to protect its trademark rights in the US. If it is unwilling to do so, then it shouldn't sell its products...

This raises the interesting question of whether one is allowed to translate one's own copy of a book for private personal purposes. For instance,...

Do All Siri-like/AI start ups have to pay royalties to Apple? And if so, should we license now or take the litigation risk route

I am not a patent expert, but would find it hard to believe that Apple is the only company that can have a voice interface to an artificial...

Are there any caveats that I should know about before signing a release for appearing on a TV program? I am an adult.

The typical standard release allows the production company to use the video of your appearance for any purpose. You may want to limit it so they...

Can I use photos of my events on my Facebook page and website without written consent?

Parents can be particularly sensitive about someone using photos of their kids. Your use of the photos could be considered a commercial purpose...

How To Use Celebrity Photo On Your Blog For Free??

Short answer: If you cannot rely on Fair Use or the First Amendment, you need the written permission of the photographer and the celebrity. A...

What are legal considerations in publishing book based on a true story?

While truth may be a defense to a claim of libel, it may not necessarily protect you from claims of defamation, false light, or invasion of...

What shall I include in a contract with a video producer?

As the other lawyers have mentioned, you will need an entertainment lawyer to draft an agreement to cover a project of this scope. You will want to...

Short Answer: Yes, you have to get a signed written agreement with the artist licensing you the right to use the artist's artwork on your t-shirts....

Does this idea fall into intellectual property? I do believe it falls into the category of "Standard Character format."

Maurice and the other attorneys have correctly noted that you cannot obtain trademark rights to a logo without first using it in interstate...