Is it illegal to freely download things you already own?

If I own a book is it ok to steal another copy from the local library? What you propose violates 17 USC 102 and that makes you subject to civil...

I have a few questions about selling a product on eBay. The company has accused me of selling a counterfeit product.

You need to consult a trademark attorney. The added emblem is problematic for you and admitting it is altered will not save you. The advice on what...

Yes. You can be sued. Anyone can sue anyone for anything anytime anywhere on any basis. Whether they get thrown out of court or win is the...

I'd like to do a series of quote books that are theme specific, Using short quotes is there copyright infringement going on?

Your examples are not quotes, they are proprietary trademarks/servicemarks. Your issue is likely trademark and trade dress infringement, not...

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If I use an image of a deceased celebrity icon and change the image by more than 60%, is this ok?

You likely have 3 issues with which to contend: 1) trademark infringement 2) violation of right of publicity 3) copyright infringement - even...

Is the trademark “SWEAT SHIELD” for underarm sweat shields or is it a garment fabricated with hydrophobic material?

Neither. It is for a stylized form of the term "SWEAT SHIELD" and has a disclaimer (of "sweat" in one reg. and of "shield" in another). This mark...

If 2 company names are similar, but one is for goods,and the other services is this considered likelihood of confusion.

Read the following, quoting directly from the TMEP, the manual the US Pat. & TM Office uses to instruct its examiners how to analyze for likelihood...

Getting permission is unlikely for an individual. DC, Marvel, Disney, etc. all have minimums that you as an individual will not likely meet and the...

Do I need to trademark my business name?

You mean "apply for registration of a trademark or servicemark for" not "trademark". I take it your attorney applied for trademark registration...

Trademark Extension needed. I'm the defendant, how do I request an extension?

Attorney Elman is quite right. Either get a lawyer or get out. If the trademark is not worth a lawyer who knows this stuff, it's not worth fighting...