Short answer: No. Manhole covers are functional and, therefore, are not subject to copyright. Additionally, any trademark that appears on a...

What does a Utility Patent cover

Patent infringement requires a complex analysis. In the analysis, a patent attorney will first construe the claims in the patent in view of the...

Can someone use my trademark if they add words to it?

If what they are doing gives rise to confusion regarding the source of goods and services, then they are infringing your mark. For example, if...

Do i need an copyright attorney?

You probably received a letter from a stock photo company. If they pursue the matter, you will need an attorney and the cost will probably exceed...

Is there anyway I can show someone else's logo in a video I created without their permission.

The ultimate question is whether your use of the logo would give rise to a likelihood of confusion as to a source of goods or services. If you are...

So long as your videos do not give rise to a likelihood of confusion with the brands, you should not have a problem. If a trademark owner were to...

Trademark filed and opposition

It all depends on the facts of the situation. An Opposition is a quasi-judicial proceeding that needs to be handled by an attorney. If this seems...

I donated a painting to a school but I have the copyrights to it can they advice it in the New paper no artist name

No right to attribution would apply in this case.

Do the rights to use stock photos and illustrations transfer from a design agency to a Client?

Unfortunately, usually no. Most on-line stock photo companies specify that their licenses are for the sole use of the entity purchasing the...

I donated a painting to a school can the New paper Advertise the painting that I have copyrights to and not put artist name

In the US there is no right to attribution under copyright law. Therefore, the paper did not infringe your copyright.