Trademark infringement law, is it infringement if a trade name just sounds like another one

The key would be "confusion" and "dilution." Is it likely that someone would think your product is linked to the other product? Will your use of...

What are intellectual property implications for putting together a book of Obama's quotations

The quick answer is that it is generally OK to use a simple line or two of person without infringing on copyright as phrases, slogans and the like...

Let me answer your questions in court: 1.Do I need a lawyer to go to court? Absolutely. Shoplifting is a criminal offense It is a class A...

Internet Libel: Seeking Expert Legal Advice NY or New England area

Normlly an email to the blog site suffices to get the post removed. Have you tried that? Its hard to provide any further info without knowing...

NYS Statutory Rape Laws

The age of consent in NY is 17 so anyone over 18 having sex with anyone under 17 commits a crime. Normally in NY you will get charged with Sexual...

NYS Statutory Rape Laws

The age of consent in NY is 17 so anyone over 18 having sex with anyone under 17 commits a crime. Normally in NY you will get charged with Sexual...

In NY can employer refuse to hire a person with a criminal backgroud

It depends on what you mean by a criminal background. Convictions in NY state can never be expunged, we don't have an expungement statute like some...

Possible consequences grand larceny under $10,000

It is always difficult to answer these “What can he get? What’s the worst case scenario? How much time is he facing?” questions. Every criminal...

You have two defenses: public domain and the first sale doctrine. The "first sale" doctrine will likely protect you in this instance. The "first...

Unauthorized distribution of copyrighted material.

You should contact a qualified intellectual property lawyer in your area. Many offer a free or low cost initial consultation. Interview a few and...