Using someone's name and likeness for commercial purposes could violate a right of publicity. A lot will depend on who they are and what you do...

If someone owns a brand name, and you have the same username on twitter, does that mean you have to give up your twitter?

You'd better have a lawyer read the contract more closely. "Brand name" isn't a legal term. It's used very sloppily among business people to...

Can I work for a competing organization, if I have a covenant not to compete signed with my franchisor?

California has special rules for noncompetes. I;ve been involved in two wins for franchisees where the franchisor selected California law, but did...

Can You Sue a Video game for not giving you what you payed for?

Save all the documents that show what they advertised, what you bought and the terms and conditions to which you agreed. Chances are it won't be...

Am I allowed to use a company's name in my advertisement.?

Maybe. It depends on what you say. Truthful advertising that needs to identify a company may do so, but only say what is needed, no more. So the...

What to do if I purchase unkownigly unoped bootleg DVDs in person? I want to return and get money back

Save all your documents. If you can find the seller, ask for your money back.

If we assume the doll is a copyrightable sculpture -- it probably is -- the photograph is could be said to be a derivative work subject to the...

You can have as many trademarks (or service marks) as you are using in commerce. It sounds like you will be having service mark use, if you place...

Can I advertise someone else's product, and not ask them for money?

The answers above make valid points. A court might want to know why you are "advertising" a product. If you are re-selling genuine goods, you can...

Detailed questions are best answered by an attorney you retain who can provide a confidential opinion. Very generally, it sound like color coded...