How do I define the name to sue a corporation that is DBA as a repair shop such as "Smith Ventures, Inc. DBA 'Midas Shop"

You style it according to either the legal name or the dba name, and you likely DO want to also sure Midas to put added heat on the license to...

What is the best way to legally print and sell photos of the fifa world cup trophy?

Simple, with a license from FIFA. tube other options are almost certainly non-starters.

You answer your own question. "Their lawyers think we're infringing". Unless you have the same kind of money as the people behind Sundance...

Are covered songs copyrightable? Can a non profit organization use the cover of a song in an informational video?

yes unless you get a sync license. A typical ASCAP, SESAC or BMI performance license is not sufficient.

Would like to trademark my business name, but there is another business whose name is spelt differently but the pronunciation is

Generally that is a significant risk.The U.S.Patent and Trademark Office uses phonetic examination procedures to come up with "pseudomarks". My...

An attorney license with a specialty in entertainment law, specifically music law. Don't do this yourself. The licenses for the Karoke songs, which...

I would like to know if this is an infringement when another company is selling a product with same name like backstage pass ?

Your horror story shows why people should use trademark attorneys to file trademark applications. You botched your trademark registration, and...

Are end users liable for copyright infringement, false advertising, unfair competition law?

Certainly the students can be sued, but your real question is with what result if they are. Copyright infringement - they are not direct...

I'm curious if it's legal for a video rental business to buy their new release movies from a major retailer then rent/sell them

Hertz come in every week to GM and gets new cars to rent. Your local equipment rental store goes wherever they choose, buys new or used...

Clothing line question

I think what you are looking for is to have a house mark and secondary marks. APPLE is a house mark and MacAir, MacbookPro, iPad, iPod, & iPhone...

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