Can I file suit againest business owner who used my pictures of my design work without my knowledge or permission?

She is infringing your copyright in the pictures. Register the pictures as soon as possible. Consult with a trademark attorney regarding your...

I need a lawyer who deals in music law

You should talk to a copyright litigation attorney. The test for infringement requires that the accused infringer had access to the copyrighted...

Can my home be the legal address of my business?

The answer to your first question is "Yes." If you use your home address, you will probably to need to get a business occupancy license from the...

Here's a good idea: Don't play the game and tell your friends not to buy it.

How do I trademark a logo?

First, have a trademark search performed for both. Next, you begin developing rights in a trademark when you begin using it (and make sure that...

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I make, paint and sell corn hole boards. If I paint a board navy blue with the letter"D" painted white in the center of it.

While I do not think what you describe is a trademark, you might want to show what you propose to a local trademark attorney before selling your...

Can I use one sentence quotes from famous thinkers at the beginning of a chapter of a book without asking for permission?

Yes. Short quotes are not protectable.

I WROTE A FILM ADAPTATION OF AN OUT OF PRINT NOVEL AND WANT TO BRING IT TO THE SCREEN.CAN'T FIND THE AUTHOR.WHAT DO I DO?

You might want to check with the Copyright Clearance Center (www.copyright.com). They have an on-line search system that helps identify rights...

IF they are counterfeit goods, then they will most likely get sued by the trademark holders soon. The NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL and NCAA derive...

Attorneys tend to charge more. This is because on-line trademark services tend to take whatever information you supply and file it directly...