Am I breaking copyright law if I use a fictional character's name as part of my brand name?

In general, any time that you are leveraging someone else's intellectual property, such as a character name, there is a risk that you will be...

Does a DMCA takedown notice need to show an example of an authorized work, or can it merely identify the work as infringing?

The DMCA requires the work to be identified so that the party receiving the notice knows what work the notice pertains to. This can be as simple as...

If I re-purpose an action figure into a Christmas ornament and sell it, does this constitute trademark infringement?

When you buy a product that incorporates a trademark, trade dress, or copyrighted material, you usually have the right to resell it in unaltered...

When completing a Provisional Patent Application, how much detail is necessary?

You mention that this is a provisional patent application. Bear in mind that there is no difference in the amount of detail that is needed in a...

Is this a patent infringement?

It appears that there is a risk of patent infringement here. But the question cannot be properly answered without knowledge of the claims of the...

You should seek help from an attorney. There are likely contract issues here with respect to the website that you performed on and you may or may...

My question is can a person make coffee mugs that use the seahawks and 12 logo for making a profit?

You cannot do this without a license. Contact an attorney for guidance.

I want to start a gift basket business. I want to use brand name items. How do I continue without being sued.

Generally, this will not raise problems unless your packaging or marketing implies affiliation or sponsorship, or otherwise includes a...

Can I sue the person who took $2400 from my account without authorization or must I sue the business that the person represents

There are a number of legal issues here that need to be resolved, and you will need an attorney to help you. As an initial matter, you will need...

Received a letter from Johnson Pham that u.s. Customs and boarder seized a packaged with 33 units of insanity DVD. Why?

This appears to relate to counterfeit merchandise. You should not share any more information here, as there is no attorney client privilege for...