In popular culture the letters NDA are thrown around as a magic incantation. You need to read the whole agreement. If it nothing more than...

Can I find NETFLIX or filmmaker liable for using a painting of mine in a documentary without my consent or knowledge?

Do you have a US copyright registration? If so, you might have a case. They will defend based on fair use and they might be right.

One court said: To establish counterfeiting under the Lanham Act — and thus allowing the plaintiff to collect enhanced damages and attorneys'...

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I need a second opinion. Should I suspend or refile for a trademark?

It sounds like there are more facts that should be explored. Why do you think you can suspend your application? Suspension is usually only done...

What state laws are used to apply the right of publicity (postmortem)?

Your question accurately sets forth the sources of confusion. First, if there is a trust that claims rights, there could be a way they registered...

We have a sign out front of our service center that states we service all makes and models of cars

In college I ran a shop like that with a sign like you describe. Since then I've learned a lot more about trademark law. The logos for any...

Screenplay question?

As a general rule "ideas" are not protectable, only embodiments of ideas, such as when copyright protects the way the ideas are expressed. ...

How do I deal with a TV commercial ownership situation?

There will be key dates that matter. Very old is kind of relative. Copyright law changed dramatically in 1978. The presumptions about who owns...

From your description you have logical questions. A reasonable person could say that if issued claims read on both old and new, spending no more...

Same business name, same industry, different product trademark infringement?

It's too close to call. Don't post any more publicly saying 'same industry'. From your description there might be differences. Retain a...