This question about using the names, logos, likenesses, etc. of sports teams, celebrities from all walks of life, popular songs and movies, etc. is...

I had a logo made, and I bought the copyright to this logo. I also had the logo trademarked. How do I protect a mascot?

I agree with my colleagues' answers and would just add the following to their answers. I cannot think of any way to obtain trademark or service...

Is it lawful to rent print books?

Wouldn't you be competing with a public library which won't charge for borrowing a book & will therefore undercut your business?

As my colleagues have correctly stated, the short answer to your question is NO, it may very well not be "legal" and expose you to liability for...

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If I have a link on my email bids to my terms of service and language in bid says the client is bound by the terms is that ok?

This question is appearing in the "intellectual property" section of the Avvo website but I think it belongs in the sections on "Contracts" or...

Lost property during a move am I liable?

This needs to move to a section on physical or tangible property. This does not relate to INTELLECTUAL propery.

Mr. Juo answered the question substantively about as well as any lawyer could given the available space & time limitations here. Every mark & every...

What are the differences in legal protection between a Registered "R" Trademark, and a Trademark "TM"?

I think this Avvo guide that I prepared and is on my profile could answer this question for you. Briefly, registration of your marks is not so...

Another company used my trademarked company name in an advertisement. Have they infringed?

Mr. Golab's answer is spot on, although I do not necessarily agree that there is infringement based upon the limited facts presented to us (but you...

Fair Use Exemption v. Expressed Writen Consent

I think your question is a pretty straight-forward "fair use" copyright hypothetical and perhaps even a common fact pattern, but the applicability...