Using parts from other companies.

As long as you honestly describe the refills as Parker, there is no problem with buying the refills from a legitimate source and reselling them,...

Your proposed use does not in any way relate to the functional use of a trademark. Instead, it implies affiliation with or endorsement by the...

What can I do to protect myself against being accused of copyright infringement when using popular logos on my products?

Not only are you at risk of liability of copyright infringement, but you are also at risk of liability for trademark infringement and infringement...

Would it be against Disney's copyright if I host a painting class, teaching kids how to paint a Disney character?

I would stay away from this. Disney characters are the subject of numerous copyright and trademark registrations. Using them for a commercial...

Can you add to a patent pending product and sell it?

You should discuss in private with an attorney whether the clips are patented or patent pending. Patent pending means that an application has been...

I have received a notice of copyright infringement for one of my product. Please advise me what are my options.

I strongly encourage a private consultation with your own attorney in order to evaluate exactly what happened as well as the similarity between the...

Can I start a business with a similar name of another business out of my state with out having to worry about infringement.

As a general rule, it is not trademark infringement to use the same or a similar trademark as someone else for unrelated goods or services....

Only if the painting is old enough to be in the public domain. The artists would have copyright in their paintings, regardless of whether the...

Are there effective steps a business can us to have Amazon remove counterfeit products that violate patents and trademarks?

As others noted, the most important step is ensuring that valid protection is in place - inventions are patented, and trademarks and copyrights are...

How I can copyright an invention that I have ?

Initially, do not publicly disclose specific details of the invention until a patent application has been filed. In the United States, you have one...