Can I alter a logo that has not been trademarked?

Why do you presume the logo has not been trademarked? Because it has not been registered with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office or State...

Is graffiti placed on buildings in public areas protected under copyright laws?

Technically, it is likely covered by copyright law. There is no longer a requirement for registration generally unless the owner/artist decides to...

I'm not sure I follow your question, but will take a shot at providing an answer. If you are buying the lighters from this website and they are...

Cease and Desist email for one of my products sold on Amazon - claimed to infringe on patented design. What should I do?

You need to hire an attorney asap. Any information you get on here won't address the specific type of help you'll likely need in a confidential...

I want to sell my card game to a company so i dont have to worry about distribution. Do I protect my game? And how do I do that?

I had a very similar issue cross my desk recently, and we decided that a patent was the best protection. While I had an associate in my firm...

Copyright infringement -my instructional art book was copyrighted 2012. My publisher published a competing book in 2013.

Based on the information you have provided, you may have a claim against both. You should consult with an attorney (or several to find the best...

Is it a trademark infringement to sell t-shirts that simply read Brooklyn, New York typed in black, orange and blue?

Without seeing an example, this sounds like it may still be trademark and/or trade dress infringement. If your goal is to create goods that are...

Is it legal if i produce cloth (shirts, socks for example) with printed design and then attach the pink ribbon logo to it?

I agree with Judy, hire an attorney. The "pink ribbon logo" may be covered by trademark, in which case you will need permission to use it.

We have had our business name trade/service marked. There is another company trying to use our name. Do we need a copyright to

I think you already posted a question in this regard and received a couple answers (including one from me). If someone else is using your same...

We need a copyright attorney

Without knowing more, if you have a trademark that covers your business name, that should be sufficient. Either way, make sure you have your...