While it is often true that the use of a trademark for one class of goods will not infringe the trademark for goods in a different class of goods,...

A "process" is sometimes capable of being patented, if it is novel, non-obvious, and so on. Patents are very expensive and can be difficult to get....

What you're talking about is making a derivate work. A copyright owner has the exclusive right to make derivative works using his or her...

I'm not sure what you mean when you say he identifies himself as the owner -- on the recording, in a copyright registration, or verbally to other...

I agree with the above answer. I would just add that it you're talking about a factual article (such as one describing a real event that occurred),...

Trademarks and business names are different things. One tells consumers the source of a product or service; the other identifies the name of a...

Without reviewing the application that was submitted, it is impossible to provide a definitive answer. It could be a number of different things....

In the United States, trademarks are acquired by use in commerce. In some other countries, it is necessary to register a trademark to receive...

Copyright protection arises as soon as you fix the song in a tangible medium of expression. This could be sheet music or a recording of a...