Do I need a license agreement?

If the printer has a license you might be fine, since what they are selling sounds like it is intended to be applied to the boards (or something...

If you mean the letters TM that wouldn't be an issue. If you mean the R in a circle, you can't use that until after registration. In terms of a...

What is the first step to getting an invention patented??

Patents absolutely don't require a working model. However the more development you do, the more substance there will be. Prepare a business plan...

How do I find a lawyer to sue a California Contractor running his construction business out of Latin America.

This isn't an intellectual property law question. As far as bringing it to the State's attention, you could see if the Attorney General has any...

Avoiding copyright infringement through commentary?

Those are good general observations but each case needs to be decided on its own facts. The statute says to consider (1) the purpose and...

The above answer is a good one. An important reason to consult with a lawyer is it sounds like you are looking at the wrong thing and making...

Using a quote from an authority figure on my product's sales page?

The above answers are good ones. You need a lawyer to review your entire set of facts. Did the celebrity write it, or did someone else write it...

I wouldn't say they might not come up with a theory, but it's usually the seller they want. Dave your documentation and offer to be a helpful...

I opened a shop on Etsy and want to sell baby blankets with Red Sox /sport themed fabric. Will I be facing infringement laws ?

If you are buying fabric from the Red Sox you would likely have adefense. If either you are putting the logo on the fabric or the fabric is...

Copyright Bots are making false claims against my Etsy listings - and then Etsy penalizes me for these claims.

If we assume you are correct that these are 'bots one would think there may also be keywords that could put the listings in the clear. That...