Can I use a similar logo to a well known global fashion brand if my company is in a different industry altogether?

If the fashion name is famous enough that you are asking this question, the fashion name is probably famous enough that you would be guilty of...

Which Trademark Classes Should We Use For a Financial Website?

I think you would have your trademark attorney choose, and likely that would be class 036 for the providing financial services and class 16 for...

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I received a cease and desist certified email for Ebay items sold that we're not authorized

The advice to take the listings down and not sell them again is good, and it is usually best you not respond because there is little you would say...

Creating an Opera from a published autobiography of a famous African singer. Do I need to seek the family's permission to do so?

Interesting question. A mechanical license is for making recordings, so that is not likely what you need. The ASCAP license should cover the songs...

Is it trademark/copyright infringement if one was to print their brands logo in a professional sports teams colors?

No, that's not parody. Parody relates to copyright law and involves poking fun at the original work or its author. I doubt the NFL is going to care...

Can I paint a picture of celebrities using photos, YouTube clips or movie clips ?

You can, of course, but you presumably just want to know the legal risks you take on when you do that. 1. Copyright infringement - 17 USC 501...

My Dad Francis D martini was killed in ww11.Our home town built a large music shell in his honor. Some company is selling and

This legal guide from Harvard's Berkman Center will help you answer your question....

You didn't have a patent attorney guiding you in this and now it appears you screwed up and lost your exclusivity forever. Joint inventors have an...

Is it possible to submit additional drawings to a design patent application, during the patent examination?

Generally NO, as the drawing is the invention so changes usually make a different invention. You should review this with a patent attorney. If...

Is it legal to publish Fanfic for FREE on RPG gaming companies (eg, Square Enix)?

It is likely to generate trouble if it adversely affects the role playing game company, otherwise they might let it slide due to the hopefully...