If there were a legal dispute which would hold more precedent?

If you are the author or have rights in the "lyrics" (not sure why you put quotes around the word), you can register your copyright by submitting...

You do not mention whether you sell music or perform music. If you do not, it will be unlikely that your trademark will extend to such goods and...

Can we use the logo as our own?

A work made for hire is defined as something that is created by an employee within the scope of his or her employment; or if it falls into one of...

Presume the NFL has copyright registrations on all of its football helmet designs. You would be copying its works with sufficient detail that the...

Who own the application? What are my rights over the application and patents?

Generally, when an employee works on a project for an employer, any intellectual property resulting from the project is the property of the...

How do I keep this from happening again?

You are better off knowing that your mark did not clear the common law search before you invest a lot of money in marketing and building good will,...

Does the layout designer of a book own any rights in the book absent an agreement?

To obtain a copyright in a work, the author must claim the work is original and creative. If the author (meaning your friend) took the artwork and...

I agree with Mr. David. Check the terms of the rental agreement. While I understand the logic in thinking it would be okay, one could argue that...

How do I have her legally removed from the patent?

A patent is a form of intellectual property and transferring rights in intellectual property must be done in writing. If your business partner had...

Will I or my friend, the seller, run the risk of being sued by the company for using an image with their name in it?

Good answers so far. Obscuring the name may solve some of the issues - but the shape of the sign may be a problem as well. Many OEMs have...