Why is it legal for us customs to sell counterfeit or trademark infringing merchandise to the public at auction?

If you find it difficult to believe that the items infringe on trademark, then why do you think customs is promoting the sale of illegal...

It probably does infringe on their right to publicity. You could try contacting the press agent for the team, or search to find which sports...

If BMW is so inclined, they could still sue you. Whether or not they will win cannot be predicted, but whatever profit your business is making...

I have come up with character names that I want to have exclusive rights to. What is the best way to do this without a story?

If you plan on putting this information on the shelf for use later, the only way you can protect them is to not tell anyone about them. Patent,...

Is it infringement?

The heirs of cy young will probably come after you. Better you not do this.

What kind of clearance do I need to sing (not sample) the words (the hook) of another song to my original work?

I am not sampling. - yes you are, you are sampling lyrics from the composition. All music will be original. - no, the lyrics are sampled from...

If I have a blog where people submit what they've learned, can I use, edit, and publish their information with a terms agreement

If you submit something to a website, you give that website an implied license to publish that material. Without more details it is impossible...

Is it infringement?

If you use the name Cy Young the heirs of his estate might take exception to that. Consult with an attorney to discuss all the facts.

I have a patent infringement issue. IT appears that someone is infringing on my father's patent.What is the solution?

http://www.avvo.com/find-a-lawyer is the proper section for finding legal counsel this section is for questions.

What are the chances of prevailing in a patent infringement issue if the maintenance fee to your patent has not been paid but,

This is a fact specific question you should contact a patent attorney immediately to determine what you can do. Does this infringer have rights...