I am a licensed Texas attorney, although my primary practice is in IL and MO (office near St. Louis). What you propose is problematic. The dba...

I wanted to use an image that I modified from a popular game, and I was wondering if I need a license to do so?

While, as an attorney, I have to advise against any infringement of this sort, I take a slightly different approach as I have worked quite a few...

I think you are okay on two grounds, noninfringement and fair use. Noninfringement The anatomical structure of the human heart is a work of...

Can I pursue a business idea that was originally discussed with a party already developing a similar idea?

Legally, since there is no secrecy agreement (NDA) and the general approach for the site seems, according to you, known in the prior art, YES you...

I want to make shirts n sell them to friends, i want to make one with my favorite football player in gear, can i?

Can I Use NFL (or Other Sports Team) Logos Without Permission? Bruce E. Burdick Written by: Bruce E. Burdick Pro Intellectual Property Law...

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This question highlights the tendency of novices to commit legal suicide by making admissions against interest. Perhaps the worst thing in this...

I used my mark after I file for a trademark and indicated intent to use, after a month I used the mark in commerce.

Your question shows you are a novice and have conflated an Amendment to Allege Use (AAU) with a Statement of Use (SOU). The former is filed before...

Can I use this name?

This shows what happens when you don't use a trademark attorney from the beginning. You can waste time and money and end up with a conflict that...

Is it legal to unlock my iPhone?

Possessing an unlocked phone is legal, but unlocking is not. So, you could sell your locked phone and buy an unlocked phone. That way you have an...

DBA or fictitious name question

Attorney Marcus is right. I know my bank requires a dba filing to set up an account. They want assurance you are the payee and will not necessarily...