How should I respond to a threatening letter from US sporting goods co. regarding my sale of team soccer shirts on ebay?

Counterfeiting is a crime http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/2319 and is subject to statutory damages under both trademark law and likely...

A foreign company is using our company name and selling very similar services - can we get them to stop using our name?

You should discuss this with an Intellectual Property lawyer skilled at trademark law and particularly domain dispute resolution procedures (called...

No, you cannot legally traffic in counterfeit logos. In fact it is a crime that has a maximum penalty of $5,000,000 for a first offense by your...

Can I make a quilt for personal use that Incorporates an nhl team logo and colours on it?

No, putting that quilt in a commercial book is not non-commercial and not de minimis. The publisher should not permit it and you should not do it.

Can Twitter and "tweeting" be used in an offline card game? Can trademarked names/items be included as characters in the game?

I take it your game concept is to have an offline game where players assume the roles of famous celebrities and must communicate by 140 max...

IF A INDIVIDUAL HAS HELPED HIS SELF TO YOUR PERSONAL FINANCES AND CREDIT CARDS WHAT CAN BE DONE.

Report it to the bank and to the authorities.

Is it legal to sell fabric (and items made from the fabric) printed with original artwork that is Disney inspired?

No, "fair use" does not include commercial copying for profit purposes. 17 USC 107 This is a non-starter business model. You want to use...

What is the best way to protect my creative property?

Best: To work closely with an expert who knows how to protect music and media and can select from among the ways to find the optimum protections....

Can my ex employer sue for establishing a reseller business the same as theirs?

Non competition agreements are generally not enforceable in California but trade secret agreements might be. You should consult with a...

What can I do about neighboring tenant who is competing with my business ?

See an intellectual property law attorney, as that is the only law that has much chance is success. You need a patent, a brand name, copyrights, or...