Large Corporation Using my Site's Name in the Same Market

Based on your statements, you have common law trademark rights in your brand name. However, you never registered your name with the PTO -...

I have a fan page on facebook. The title of the page is "team name" fans. Is this illegal aslong as I state Im not affiliated?

There are a lot of issues here. However, generally speaking, you can refer to your page as a page of "fans of the Philadelphia Flyers" or what...

Copyright issues or fair use?

What you are describing may provide a fair use defense to a copyright infringement action; i.e., your tracks are parodies of the original...

The action that your girlfriend's ex is threatening is probably not legal - a lot of facts can change that assessment, such as a signed release by...

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The action that your girlfriend's ex is threatening is probably not legal - a lot of facts can change that assessment, such as a signed release by...

This is highly dependent on how much you alter your drawing with regards to the photograph - if your drawing is not "substantially similar" to the...

A large company published a book with 95% of the same title as my very successful book. Their book is the same subject as mine

I generally agree with attorney Ballard's answer, but have a little bit to add. In particular, if your book is a single title, rather than a...

Looking to start a new internet busniess

Attorney Ross and Poulson both raise good points. Here is a start on some of hundreds of issues that Attorney Ross mentioned: 1) The best...

I am wanting to start a website for NFL coaching statistics and information, but am worried about infringement.

I agree with attorney Ballard's answer; there is extensive precedent on this issue usually involving fantasy sport leagues. The only thing I would...

Usually, the answer is no. Most states allow a common law for misappropriation of likeness (although the name may be different in South Carolina)....