Can only one individual trademark a name that is owned by 3 partners?

In trademark law, whether one has the right to ownership of the trademark is another question. The trademark rules make it clear: “The original...

Is it legal to use words like "PitCoin" (similar to "Bitcoin") in a video game or any other form of entertainment?

It could be the case that you may run into some copyright issues. In this case you may want to seek permission from the copyright owner before you...

Clothing could be subject to trade dress protection. Trade dress is the design and appearance of a product together with the elements making up the...

Can I create an app based around a celebrity?

The right of publicity is primarily a right of a living (and sometimes a deceased) person to prevent their name and likeliness of identifying...

After a certain time, does a trademark holder who "sleeps on his rights" lose the ability to enforce the trademark?

Pursuant to the Lanham Act’s abandonment provision, ‘use’ of a trademark defeats an allegation of abandonment when, the use includes placement on...

What are my legal obligations when wanting to publish recipes from a Facebook page? Who owns the recipes?

With regards to your situation, the list of ingredients as in recipes, labels, or formulas when a recipe or formula if accompanied by an...

Can I do a personal art project that uses a band's album covers if I DON'T sell it or make money on it?

It depends. You may, or may not be subject to copyright infringement. Unless the use is clearly one that falls into the fair use defense in...

I am starting a outdoor apparel company, I am looking to buy some camouflage jackets from a company in china.

There could potentially be two issues, copyright and trademark (with some international law, policy and regulation related issues). With...

Can two like businesses have similar names, even if the only difference is word placement in the same state, but different city?

On a state level there is probability that you can, but if one of the businesses pursues a federal trademark and they are the senior user, then...

I have a question about fan made films based on comic book characters and other material. Can we be sued?

It depends on what the film is used for and whether you are making profit from it. Unless such characters are in the public domain, then it could...