Internet Domain Names and Intellectual Property Issues

Yes, there definitely are IP issues you'll need to address. Virtually all professional sports teams, and most collegiate teams these days, maintain...

Can slang, misspellings or misspelled slang words be trademarked?

Without addressing your particular example, the answer is yes, slang words, misspelled words, and misspelled slang may all serve as valid...

How do i know if a image is copyrighted

You should assume that any image you find on the internet is protected by copyright and is not available to use. Copyright arises immediately when...

Is it illegal to download free music off youtube?

No, unless the music is within the public domain (the vast majority of which is not), it generally will be copyright infringement to make a copy of...

Can a person with a B.A. undergraduate degree practice intellectual property law?

I'm not sure your question is all that clear. If, as my colleagues read it, you mean practicing IP law with only an B.A. degree and not a law...

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Hi, I am looking for a trademark attorney that could bill me at the end as opposed to an upfront retainer.....

As the prior responses suggest, you're not likely to get a positive response to a request like this unless you provide a reason why and some form...

No, it's likely copyright infringement and even more likely something that will get you sued if the copyright owner learns of it. Assuming the...

Can short quotes, such as "Old age ain't for sissies" attributed to Betty Davis, be copyrighted?

No, copyright law does not protect short phrases. A little more information on the subject is available at the U.S. Copyright Office's website...

I was offered $25,000 as a first offer in a civil case how much can i expect it to increase at mediation

Mr. Taylor is correct, there's no way to predict what the other side will do, particularly for an outsider like all of us in this forum are. Your...

If I file a trademark under class 45, can I choose mutilple categories in one application?

Yes, that's a very normal practice when filing a trademark application. You can also include categories in other classes as well, but each...