Are pro sports league abbreviated names (i.e. "MLB," "NFL," NBA," NHL," and "MLS") copyrighted? Example: "Future MLB Star" badge

Typically, each of the leagues has a specific policy regarding the licensing of their trademarks. My understanding is they are very strict. ...

Am I breaking copyright laws?

Short phrases are not copyrightable, so if the song lyric is short enough, it would not be protected by copyright. However, as mentioned...

Do you have a federal trademark registration? If not, you should seek trademark counsel, and file for a federal trademark application right away. ...

Being sued for trademark violation in Federal Court (Ohio). Trademark was made at a time after violation was alleged.

You will need to seek trademark counsel in Ohio.

Hi, I'd like to know if I can use a trademark that's been dead since 1993 and it's the same name just in the plural.

If they are still using the mark, they still have rights in the mark. Without a registration, their rights are going to be more limited than with...

I sent a cease and desist letter to a company for trademark infringement, they said they weren't infringing my trademark?

It may or may not be accurate what he is saying. As the others mentioned, you will need to seek legal counsel to review your situation, and...

Can you tell me how to conduct a trademark search that will turn up all dual use registrations for candy and dietary supplements

I cannot really provide full training on doing a trademark search in this forum, but (candy)[GS] and ("dietary supplements")[GS} will get you all...

Copyright question. Can an international car club scan its magazine library to a thumb drive for archival purposes?

There are situations where making archival copies are permitted. You will need to speak with a copyright attorney to ensure that you are not...

If it is in the public domain, you can use it in your own artwork. As a general rule, the federal government cannot create copyrighted works. You...

Is it enough to change the "how" of a patent claim and not the "what?"

It is possible to receive a patent for a new use of an old product. However, if the product is still patented, you would still be infringing that...