I want to have a Disney-eque theme in my upcoming clothing collection. Can I take Disney princesses and change the colors/size?

Cinderella went from rags to riches. If you try this you will go from riches to rags. NO, don't do that. If you can modify Disney characters that...

This shows the danger of a non-lawyer reading a book or relying on brief research to make legal judgments. You need to see an IP attorney that...

What is the biggest benefit of having a law firm get your patent?

The biggest benefit is that someone who knows what they are doing will handle it. It seems to you like you could do it because you do not...

Do I need to change my legal business name?

You should see an intellectual property law attorney, preferably one who practices trademark law, preferably one in Michigan, or at least the 6th...

Baseball trademark question.

That's an insult to the cat. That would make him a lovable loser. It is also likely infringing that despiccable logo since the groomer knows...

Unbranded from China with your name on it in lieu of branded? Trademarks may not be your issue. Just because the Chinese items are not branded...

Manufacturing a product that is public but not patented and International Patent grace period

Be careful here. There are international patent applications and international patent publications and the time periods involved are much longer...

How would I go about requesting permission to use copyrighted material in a low budget film?

Gotta unlearn what you learned. Copyrighted material does not include character, location, and establishment names - those 3 might be trademarks...

How do I protect myself, with a business idea I have?

You are not the first and you are not alone. 1. Keep it Secret and Don't Ever Use It. That may work to prevent someone from stealing it, but it...

YES, if taken from a public place by you. No, if the photos are not taken by you. God is the creator, and is not suing people for copying his...