Copyright infringement CEASE/DESIST order

Although C&D letters are sometimes written too aggressively, before this POSSIBLY blows out of proportion, you should contact an intellectual...

In addition, you should be aware of a fairly recent case decided by the Supreme Court called "KSR v. Teleflex." Basically that case instructs that...

Name laws in fiction writing

A disclaimer is usually added to the book on one of the front dust cover pages that says something to the effect, "All characters and events are...

Will a patent really help protect a new board game from competition?

I and others have answered similar questions in this forum that you may find helpful; e.g.,...

As a Trademark owner, do I have the right to demand C & D from websites?

I'd like to give you a "yes" or "no" answer, but it really depends on your specfic facts (e.g., who owned what when; do you or any of the others...

I want to do Movie reviews on Youtube

As long as you're not using the clips (or doing something odd like simply reading large portions of the script verbatim without commentary), you're...

Can I play Winnie the Pooh in a unlicensed costume in a Bollywood Movie, without getting into trouble or being sued?

As an initial matter, you shouldn't share specific facts, names, etc. in this forum for your own sake. If a legal matter ensues, attorneys for the...

Can a company sue you for a discriptive word that can be used to describe other services?

Yes, you could be sued for trademark infringement. Whether the other party can win is another question, depending on the company's mark (whether...

Trademark Infringement C&D Letter

It's not safe in the sense that you've already received a letter from the other party's attorney. As an initial matter, the terms "generic"...

I have a idea that I want to patent but I am not sure of the proper steps that I need to take and how to protect my idea from my

You can find basic patent information here: www.uspto.gov. A patent examiner at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will "examine" your...