If the logo is still recognizable as being derived from the NBA logo, then you are at serious risk of liability for trademark infringement. The...

How can I get permission to print a Disney/Universal image on a personalized product?

You are correct in your approach of trying to obtain permission before proceeding. Failing to do so would be far more costly than your likely...

Availability of a Trademark with a Similar Name

If the goods or services are related, then the names are similar enough for a likelihood of confusion to exist. However, being registered in the...

What would be the best course of action for a business that has discovered they share a name with a business in another country?

Acquiring trademark rights in the US requires using the trademark in the US. If the other company is not operating in the US, then they are...

Is my product trademark infringement

If the ribbon is used by multiple organizations in overlapping markets for related services (promoting awareness of various diseases for which...

Should I pay a $570 penalty for erroneously posting a 2x2 photo on my web site?

Initially, you should discuss privately with an attorney exactly when the photograph was posted and when it was taken down. It is entirely...

You don't "buy" a trademark. You apply for registration of the trademark. That application must be examined, and could be refused. If it gets...

Received a cease and desist letter from a NY law office from a company in Europe, what do I do?

You need to promptly consult with an attorney in private in order to determine whether there is any likelihood of confusion, and if so, which...

If it is pirated shows rather than legitimate streaming, yes, you can get caught, and at a minimum you will end up paying something in the four...

What terms do I REQUIRE and REJECT in a network tv series negotiation?

Before you even get to the point of presenting your series to networks, be sure to register all relevant copyrights. Infringement of a registered...