Is it better to "abandon" a Trademark or get a "Final Refusal" on a Trademark ... if left with only these two bad choices?

This question highlights the self-righteous victim viewpoint of novice trademark applicants for US Registration and the folly of trying to make a...

No, that is willful and deliberate trademark infringement. Why? Because the Nike trademark signifies that Nike is controlling the quality of the...

Is this Copyright Infringement ?

This question highlights the risk of not promptly obtaining copyright registration, even on unpublished works. Here, had there been a copyright...

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Does that constitute trademark infringement?

This question highlights the mistakes novices often make of asking the wrong question and not doing adequate research to know the real question....

Hi, I'm producing a small documentary that will be about 30-40 min in length and wanted to cover a song for it.

You have received excellent advice. You should contact the Harry Fox Agency and get the permissions you need. Better yet, get an entertainment...

It is my belief that an engineer that has been hired to mix and master a song for me is trying to sell my song to a VERY

You need to see a copyright attorney, as you are possibly wrong about this being copyright infringement. It may be that the engineer is a co-author...

More than a license, you need a lawyer, and more than just any lawyer, you need an IP lawyer versed in how the music industry works and in Internet...

Can a judge make it a "matter of law" the fourth amendment does not exist for me if I ask a CPS worker if they have a warrant?

You are very subjective and self-righteous in your analysis of what appears from your description to be a proper action by CPS. They are interested...

Can I use a quote from PLUTARCH ( a turn of the millennium writer) without fear of copyright infringement?

Yes, possible. you were wise to ask as character is a long standing habit and the very spring and root of honesty and virtue lie in good education....

Does fair use cover scanning/posting photos from books and magazines on a blog for commentary?

This is borderline, but if it is truly for commentary rather than self-promotion, and you keep the resolution down, I think you are on the right...