Although a contract requires "consideration," or a promise in exchange for a promise, courts generally do not look at the relative value of the...

In responding to an office action likelihood of confusion - can I use this as an opportunity to respond to t-mark infringement?

There are several issues that must be addressed, and you are unlikely to do so successfully without the help of a trademark attorney. A conflict...

Is this legal to do without my permission?

As others have indicated, you do not own the copyright. Anyone who witnessed the events is free to tell their version of the story. The news...

Purchasing a piece of artwork does not include purchase of the copyright unless copyright is specifically assigned as part of the purchase. Making...

What can I do legally to protect myself against next door business imitating/copying the look of my store front?

If you have not yet filed an application to register your trademark (store name), then I encourage a consultation with a trademark attorney in...

I want to recuperate my copyrighted game from a Licensee ?

You need to have this evaluated not only by an intellectual property attorney, but also by a business attorney admitted in California. Since back...

Can I use the Dr Seuss Quote in a facebook ad for my photography business?

Most likely, this quote is such a small portion of a larger work, and will have zero impact on the market for the larger work, so from a copyright...

Is there a reason why the spray would work better on Nike or Adidas shoes than for other brands? Or, is there a reason why a consumer would not...

When you buy a piece of artwork, you buy the right to the use of that copy of the artwork. You are free to display that copy, sell that copy, etc....

My attorney submitted a trademark for me at the cost of $750 and it came back denied. should I pay another $750 to resubmit?

Most likely, the $750 is not to resubmit the application. The $750 is to amend the application and/or make arguments for the previously filed...