Is it legal for me to create a fish tank decor kit using Coke, Pepsi, etc. bottles as the primary decor?

You already have one great answer... Just an additional note, whenever you use a famous trademark, even if it is not on the same goods and...

How much will a lawyer charge to search the uspto database

Hi. There are different levels and types of searches. Trademarks are acquired at federal, state, and common law levels. If you are looking for a...

The NBA logo, most probably not. However, if it is a non-profit, you should contact them and get permission, it is quite probable they already...

Trademark infringement

Hi. The time period is evaluated on a case by case basis. Here is a good article with some info on the laches defense. ...

Can someone have copyrights to a buisness name if they years ago had a photo on photobucket and (c) 2007 the buisness name.Ifmth

A business name is protected by trademark. A photo is protected by copyright. Copyright lasts life of the author + 70 yrs. Trademarks are...

Facebook takedowns over trademark infringement

Can you sue someone for notifying the police about a crime? No. You cannot have a cause of action against a third party witness unless the...

Is it illegal to hack someone's Facebook account using purely information you were given by them?

Hi. This is probably covered by FB terms. You need to review their terms.

I want to use the DJ name "DJ bdigital" but I found a DJ on facebook named "DJ B Digital". Can I use this name?

All because a URL is available it is not indicative the trademark is not use. If this person is using the mark in commerce, it is possible the DJ...

Many years ago a publisher hired me to do a cookbook. It is out of print for 2 years. Can I get the right to republish on my own

You have received good advice. You may also try requesting permission to republish or attempt to reacquire the rights.

Can i sell stickers that i find on the internet that are not mine? for example a picture of someone's cat.

If they are not yours, then they are owned by someone. Photographs are copyrighted upon creation. While it is possible they will not pursue a...