Parody and fair use law involving trademarked characters on tshirts

You will need a license from the owner of the copyright or trademark. Fair use is a very narrow doctrine. Determining whether fair use applies is...

Where can I buy a trademark legally?

Generally, a business gains trademark rights by using a trademark in connection with goods and services, not by purchasing it. There are situations...

I want to start an e-commerce business named "The Cinderella Box". Would this be infringing on any IP rights?

A number of parties - including Disney and others - claim trademark rights in the term "Cinderella." You will need to work with a trademark...

I self published a children's book.. It is being sold on the Internet and I receive no compensation.

You need to see an attorney to help you evaluate options. At this point, the likely strategy will be 1) register your copyright (if not done...

Can I register a famous trademark in a class that the famous trademark owner doesn't apply for?

All of your examples show intent to profit from the fame of someone else's trademark. Owners of famous trademarks tend to protect their rights...

Put a sticker on spray bottle

If the spray bottles are completely unbranded and do not have a configuration that resembles the trade dress that a company claims rights in, it...

There were recent changes in the law that resulted in the Patent Office revising the declaration forms to include some new language. One result of...

Does a utility patent for one type of clothing apply to other types as well? What if it is a design patent?

The question of what a utility patent claim covers cannot be answered without a thorough reading and analysis of the claim, the detailed...

Can I sue an invention company that scammed me out of my idea?

You should find an attorney in your area to discuss this with as soon as possible. You can try the "find a lawyer" button at the top of this page...

You gain trademark rights whenever you use a word, phrase, or symbol in commerce to identify the source of goods or services. By signing art with a...