The brand name I want to use is already being used by a similar company. If they haven't trademarked it am I able to?

You are allowed to file for a trademark application, and, if there are no confusingly similar registrations, and your mark is not descriptive or...

Copywrite Infringement

You need to seek advice from an intellectual property attorney sooner rather than later.

Copyright law does not protect names, titles, or short phrases. So, using the phrase listed above would almost certainly not be copyright...

Im looking for a highly reputable intellectual property attorney

You can utilize the search function available through Avvo, and then interview several attorneys. You can also ask trusted friends and colleagues...

Looking for advice regarding a specific case of possible video game mechanics copyright infringement.

Copyright law is notoriously tricky, so you will definitely need a copyright attorney to help you navigate through the issues to avoid infringement.

Do likeness rights of a celebrity extend to commissioned art work that is publicly funded?

Individuals have a right of publicity, which varies from state to state. You would need to check with a Missouri intellectual property attorney to...

Can a sports handicapper operate in the state of Ohio?

I am changing the category - this is not IP related.

Who owns the raw video footage?

If there is no written contract, the one who shot the video is typically going to own the raw footage.

There are situations where word order is relevant, but the main issue is the commercial impression of the two marks. If the word order does not...

I want to use a book for a script but cannot find it owned or controlled by any publishing house nor is the Author alive.

You can search the Copyright Office website, but finding copyright owners has been, and continues to be, a significant challenge. These are...