Trademark infringement is a strict liability offense, like parking where the yellow curb is obscured by snow, and unawareness is not a defense. ...

Can you show an independent film at an event where people are paying a fee to attend the event?

Any exhibition of a copyrighted work for pay, or incidental to an admission-paid or paid-drinks event, requires a license from the copyright owner...

How to propose an idea to a company

There is no "amber alert company" - that's the Homeland Security administration or office, an entity of the Federal Government, which can't be sued...

Not all dictionaries are for different languages! The above is not legal advice but general observation, etc.

Can I use copyright material for education prpose?

The copyright law has a specific "fair use" exception for copying and display of material for "teaching..., scholarship, or research", in 17 US...

Who owns the photo negatives of a deceased photographer. Does there need to be something legal in place for protection.

Sale of prints of a photograph or other creative work does not pass the copyright right with it; an assignment in writing is required to transfer...

Can I compete with my former employer?

I don't practice in Utah or know the Utah law of trade secrets or unfair competition, but an employee or former employee is generally entitled to...

Sample private placement memorandum

Look on-line, or consult an entertainment lawyer. Best wishes.

I have 2 trademarks with different names can I have the same description for both since they fall into the same field of service

You may also want to use different marks for different qualities or price points for the same sort of goods or services - as car companies (as,...

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Company logo "Fair use" if used in a live performance by a non-profit group?

Since you are not selling products or services but simply identifying the companies by their logos - a "nominative" use - this would not be...