Yes, there are a number of theories under which you can pursue the photographer, ranging from breach of contract, to improper use of likeness. ...

You need to speak with IP counsel immediately. You cannot defend a lawsuit - especially an IP suit involving allegations of counterfeiting -...

If your products are different enough, you may be able to have overlapping marks - apparel alone is not enough information, and you will not want...

How long before the date of filing a provisional application can you sell a product covered by that provisional application.

Ideally, you do not sell a product, or otherwise publicly disclose your invention, until you have an application, provisional or non-provisional,...

Is it legal to take product manuals found on manufactures websites and re-post them on my website for public use?

If they do not have the permission of the manufacturer, it is likely that they are infringing the manufacturer's copyright on the manual. There...

Yes, you can sue for copyright infringement in this case. If you registered your copyright (the material on the site) within three months of its...

Categories of Liability In a Waiver

I think the real issue is whether you as your parent can waive your child's right to sue for injury. In Illinois, the answer is NO. I will...

Is it illegal to post pictures of myself with my exboyfriend on the internet?

There may be various theories that your ex-boyfriend could potentially use to force you to take the picture down, or to collect money damages. ...

As far as copyright, this is probably (not definitely - just probably) fair use, which is a defense to copyright infringement. However, with...

Infringement?

You are only going to be sued for copyright infringement if you post a picture of a friendly ghost on your website :) Your bigger concern is...