I write for a fanfition site and some critics there are tring to say that is it illegal to use song lyircs in a fanfic

Read 17 USC 106 and then read 17 USC 501 and you will see that is copyright infringement. However, many labels, studios and artists tolerate abuses...

In a word, NO. The Trademark search process used by the trademark examining attorneys at the USPTO considers word inversion to be the same mark for...

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For St. Louis, that would be me. Call and let's talk.

What's the quickest way to use my web trademark to gain rights?

The quickest, but not cheapest, way is to file a federal trademark application based on intent to use, and then to promptly put the mark in use....

Can I sell a product that already has a name brand eg: Rubbermaid Tote and modify it by cutting holes in it for gardening

I agree with Attorney Natoli and disagree with Attorneys Koslyn and Ballard on this one. I think there are several ways to do this legally. The...

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Hello I have a question about Downloading game or music in Germany!

It is my understanding that Germany is actually strict on copyright infringement by unauthorized online downloading. There is established law there...

Attorney in copyright infringement claim also President of "piracy enforcement" firm who bought DVD... conflict of interest?

You are grasping in desperation for irrelevant technicalities that will make no difference and will get you in trouble if you try to assert them in...

If I return my vehicle within the 3 day cancelation period is the dealership required to return my down pymnt the day

The dealership is right. Return the car and wait 2-3 weeks for your refund.

Can I keep an attached sign on a business that I am leasing if the owner did not come to pick it up and it costs me money remove

Yes, you should keep the sign, but keep proof of your removal requests and efforts, particularly as against the landlord. You may have an offset...

How do I repossess a vehicle I sold with a binding contract if they are in possession of the title.

You botched this up. You should have listed yourself on the title as lienholder and held the title in trust pending payment. Now you may just have...