No you cannot paint, offer for sale, sell, or otherwise tinker with a Disney character, at least it is illegal without an express license from the...

The red flags of trade secrets infringement are furiously blinking. The permission to take a picture may be considered in the context of why was...

What can I do to prevent my trademark from being cancelled before the TTAB?

First, this is a public forum and your admission here, that you are not using your mark in commerce, can be used against you. Remember none of the...

If you receive a likelyhood of confusion refusal for your trademark can you......

Two options. The less expensive one, file another application for a different mark. The more expensive. Ask for suspension of your application...

Copyright Laws

Quotes do not have copyright, but may have been trademarked. have a TM attorney run an availability search. As to poetry, this certainly is...

Old sport videos copyrights

Attorney Ballard has it right. You are talking of millions and large attorney fees for negotiating the fine points of the necessary licenses. In...

Can I legally use a domain name that is similar to another domain name already in existence?

Yes you can, and also you can have the same domain name under .net, .us. biz, etc. The question may arise when there is a registered trademark...

Do you really think that if anybody reads Real Madrid, in the context of football association (a.k.a. soccer) game, with our without logos, the...

Once you buy it it is yours to resell it as you bought it. First sale doctrine. As to cut off and other compositions utilizing the cards you...

Regarding Copyright Infringment on lyrics

Copyright registration is a prerequisite for enforcing your rights at court. Copyright however, commences at the time you affixed your creation on...