Can I re-package the contents of a kit and label it as my own?

Reverse passing off . Illegal. Unless, of course, you have an attorney look at this and guide you in doing what is needed to make it legal. ...

Can you legally resale Coca-Cola phonecards and various company/restaurant matchbook covers I made into magnets?

This is TROUBLE with a capital T and that stands for trademark, as in one of the world's most famous and widely merchandized trademarks. Sure there...

Anticybersquatting Act - Can someone register another persons trademark as a .COM domain name and try to sell it for a profit?

My advice - you will probably be best to pay the $5000, after first trying hard to negotiate them down to a more palatable figure if that is too...

I have an item designed and patented ('utility') while I was in the university over 17 yrs ago. Any way to protect it now?

The basic patent is surely lapsed or expired now, although that would need to be confirmed. You might patent any new, useful, non-obvious...

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What exactly is "Fair Use?" Does it mean you can copy an entire work and call it "fair?"

Fair use is NOT exact, so there is no way to tell you "exactly" what it is. It's a judgment call to be made by a Judge based on comparison of your...

Need to know if its illegal to put out flyers on cars for advertisment?

Agreed, this is conducting business and you need to check with your local authorities to see what permits are needed. Start with your City Clerk.

Fake Tiffany necklace , craigslist and refund?

So, tell him you will refund the money upon return of the item after verification it is the same one you sold, but that the amount is $180 not...

What you do is call GIBSON and ask for their legal department and ask them very politely what they would give you for this fake for their use as...

What must I do to start a LLC that provides the studio, equipment, crew and actors/actresses to produce adult entertainment?

This is very risky and particularly in the "Bible Belt" where you are. This is really a criminal law question not an Intellectual Property law...

Do I need a lawyer for a non-disclosure agreement between me and a website programming company?

YeNFAs, you absolutely need to see an "Intellectual Property" attorney with experience in Trade Secrecy agreement. Having handled literally...