Is it possible to bring a trademark infringement lawsuit if I never got offical trademark protection

Certainly. Trademark registration is not required for trademark enforcement, it merely is a sure way of proving the establishment of your mark...

If I found designs for chinese characters on a website, do I need to get permission from the website to use them

That site apparently just shows the chinese text for "olympics" There is nothing unique about that, though you would not be able to make a use of...

How can we get a refund or credit for wedding chapel photographer who could not provide us with photos of our wedding

You are entitled to a refund and should bring a small claims action in court. You did not get what you paid for. You may also want to report them...

This would likely fall under one of the exceptions to the Copyright Act -which is for educational purposes. It would be considered a fair use. ...

These type of questions are always difficult to answer because so many factors play a role in the outcome of a case. Is there a defense? Did the...

What are possible consequences for possession of a controlled substance, 3rd degree under NY criminal code

These type of questions are always difficult to answer because so many factors play a role in the outcome of a case. Is there a defense? Did the...

Guns N' Roses Chinese Democracy single released - am i off the hook?

You are not likley to be arrested for downloading one song. The guy will not be off the hook since he was not authorized to download the song. It...

In our experience they do not request jail time for a first offense on graffiti. They do take a hard stance in that they often offer no plea...

What is the procedure for a policeman to provide his credentials if he intends to identify himself as a police officer

Do you mean on the street or at your door? All an officer generally has to do is show his badge on the street. Detectives generally have a business...

Can a hospital turn over records to a prosecuting attorney against a person charged with DUI

The hospital can only do so if it is in response to a valid subpoena. If the DA's office properly subpoenaed the records then the hospital must...