Trying to understand how corporations are able to trademark business names with common word like the case of Under Armour.

Changing the spelling will not help you in a trademark dispute, as the standard is likelihood of confusion, and the sound of the word when spoken...

What do we have to do to file Trademark & Copyright for our authors both domestically & internationally?

The amount that attorneys charge for trademarks and copyrights will vary somewhat, but are typically around the $800 to $1,200 range to prepare and...

Can I use intellectual property rights, or some other legal means, to require a friend to make good on an oral contract?

Since you are the author of the work, you would own the copyright in the work, absent a contract to the contrary (assuming you are not an employee,...

You would be better served having an agreement before you start recording. That way you can determine what the ownership will be for any ideas...

Can I use Clip Art that resembles a schools mascot and the city name on a product without using the schools entire name?

Most, if not all, school mascots are going to have either copyright or trademark protection, or both. You would need to be very careful what your...

Can I trademark the words in a domain name that I don't own but isn't in use if they are similar to my domain name?

A parked domain name does not generate any trademark rights. So, if you are using your mark, or have a bona fide intent to use the mark in...

Generally speaking, C.S. Lewis's material is not going to be in the public domain, and his estate typically will protect his rights. However, as...

Can we legally bypass the manufacturer and making a similar shirt with a holster that omits the patented feature?

If you omit the patented feature, and bypassing the manufacturer does not violate a contract you have with them, you are probably fine. However,...

If a prospective CEO undertakes to pay the costs of getting patents in the U.S., would that cause ownership issues?

You should ensure that the ownership issue is clear in the contracts that you draw up. Paying for the patents, in and of itself, will not give him...

Can someone put my husband in jail for credit card fraud if he was an authorized buyer on the Lowe's account?

Not an IP question. I have moved to Credit Card Fraud.