How can you tell uf we have to change our business name because a similar named business wants us too?

It's not an easy thing to answer. Gent's may well be weak as commonly used and descriptive of clothing for gentlemen. That significance can be...

Assume that both a cybersquatting case and a typosquatting case will be judged based on evidence probative of (1) whether there is confusion and...

Can a car manufacturer take down posters of photos I took with a car of theirs on it?

It's not an easy answer. If you have significant income from these photos, you may want a confidential opinion. The problem is that if your...

Can I buy/paint shoes with a famous logo and sell them?

Don't even think about painting a Gucci logo on Nike shoes. The fact that other people get away with trademark counterfeiting doesn't mean you...

Can i seek damages? If so, is there a timeframe?

Rights of privacy are generally personal rights -- like defamation -- and the "timeframe" varies from state to state. There have been defamation...

Can I aggregate into excel lists, package and sell magazine/publication editorial calendars without violating copyright/IP law?

You need to have a copyright lawyer have a look at some samples. Facts are not copyrightable while a compilation of facts, as a whole, is. So a...

A trademark is not a thing you can kick somebody out of. A trademark represents the goodwill of a business to consumers. If you filed a trademark...

Not if you don't want to risk a lawsuit.

Do I have the right to the raw images of the photography from my wedding pictures if a verbal agreement was made before payment?

It's not an easy question. In the old days, photo contracts with professionals did provide for ownership of the physical embodiment, namely...

If being absolutely certain is your goal, then don't do it. The above answer gives a good analysis of fair use.