Do I need permission to use a trademark as part of a merchandising product?

You have two issues, which are related to each other. One is trademark infringement, and the other is the right of publicity. You would most...

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Do I need permission to use the nike swoosh on a class shirt?

The general answer to your question is that is almost certainly trademark infringement, even if you are not reselling it. However, as others have...

Can I file International Patents now?

A PCT (or international) application can be filed up to 14 months from the original priority date, with a request for restoration of priority. ...

Once a patent has been granted, from what point in time can a current patent-pending applicant sue for backdated royalties?

This shows the inherent uncertainties involved in any search. If the application has not published and the patent has not issued, there is no way...

Is this copyright/trademark infringement?

Misspelling the author's name will not help you avoid infringement.

Can I trademark/copyright a symbol? I.e. Using the Chinese symbol for courage as a logo.

As the others have mentioned, the Chinese symbol can function as a trademark. You will need to speak to a trademark attorney to ensure your use...

How much will it cost to have a logo and trademark on a product?

The filing of a trademark application will depend on a few factors, namely, the number of goods and services on which you will use your mark, as...

How do I protect a theory and the phrasing I use to label it?

Actually, trademarking the phrase No Apology Living and copyrighting the content of your material is the best way to protect yourself. If you have...

Do I need a patent attorney?

If there really is nothing else like it, and you want to prevent others from making, using, or selling your invention in the U.S., a U.S. patent...

I am suing Disney for a copyright case by myself . How best do I get a supervising lawyer to supervise document by document.

You should consider finding a copyright attorney who will take the case on a contingency basis.