Avoiding Copyright infringement.

You did excellent work, both on the transformation of the image and on checking the legal status. Thanks to Prof. Larry Lessig for founding...

Featuring a known figure in sports on apparel. Is it legal to have the letters NBA on image.

Reviewing the question, answers and you comments, it seems you are on the right track and have good instincts and judgment. You need Big Red-Head's...

I have a trademark infringement issue and have already sent 2 cease and desist notices. What would be the next step? Thanks!

You next step should be the one that you did not take before and know you must take, the one my colleagues will all recommend to you, hire a...

How can I find an IP lawyer in Bay Area? Need help immediately!

If the suit is in NJ, you may want to hire an attorney from NJ who handles these "copyright troll" to file the appropriate motion (e.g. motion to...

If your facts are accurate, you should first see another patent attorney to determine if you can still protect your invention, if any, and to get a...

What can I do if a website is using photo's of me on their website and I signed nothing stating that they could.

See a collection lawyer or contract lawyer that does civil litigation. You do not have an IP issue, as you consented to the use of both site and...

I own a design patent on a product, and I am wanting to know if I need a utility patent as well to be able to sell the product.

You apparently misunderstand the nature of patents. A patent is a right to stop others, not a permission for you to sell. If you can get both a...

I was sue for patent infringement.. Patent was proved invalid. No resources to fight, how should I prepare to represent self?

You cannot expect to successfully defend a patent infringement trial by yourself. A patent company opinion of invalidity does not have the force of...

I got an email stating that I was in violation of DCMA trademark copyright and intellectual property violations

Avvo is not a courthouse, where you can get a case decided, if that is what you mean by "legal standpoint." We do not decide cases, especially...

How can we legally use footage we shoot at a local high school football game in a music video we're making for a music video?

If you don't want to get any approvals, you should edit it to eliminate the school's name (hopefully the scoreboard just says HOME and VISITOR),...