How can I go about using Seuss characters in an illustrated poster without infringing on copyright?

I am doubtful. Fair use of copyrighted material focuses not only on the amount of the work that is copied, but also the substantiality of the...

I have a trademark that has been in use by me since 2001, so why was someone else allowed to file for the same trademark?

I briefly looked at both your registration and the new application, and I did not see any overlap in the goods or services. It is not trademark...

What are the chances of this patent being granted? http://images3.freshpatents.com/pdf/US20150244121A1.pdf

I, and I believe most patent attorneys, see more patents proceed to allowance than to abandonment. It is often possible to overcome rejections by...

More information (which should not be discussed in a public forum) would be needed to give a definitive answer, but with names that close in the...

Is it possible to use a patented idea in a way that was not described in the patent?

A patent is infringed if the infringing device or process includes each and every element recited in at least one claim, either literally or under...

Why do patent holders not file more patents to protect their inventions?

The goal of a patent attorney when preparing and prosecuting claims is to make them as broad as possible without reading on the prior art. While...

Do I have a case here?

There is no way anyone can predict the success or failure of such an idea, particularly to state such a minimum yearly income. If they did send...

Can i be sued because my friends voice is in my Youtube video?

The two possible claims are copyright and right of publicity. Neither applies here. Copyright is owned by the author of the video, not the...

How to respond to trademark infringement accusation?

Although a definite answer cannot be provided without knowing the specifics, which are best discussed with your attorney in private, I would...

My work was plagiarized and the publisher is ignoring my complaint and not answering my emails. What are my legal options?

Multiple issues need to be explored, preferably in private with an attorney. Have you registered your copyright? Registration or a refusal is...