Do not use the formerly registered (canceled for failure to file a 6th year Decl of Use under Sect. 8), TRIOPOLY and you should be okay if your...

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There is a good chance that will be considered an infringement. DC Comics is very aggressive with their Superman logo. It's the subject of many...

I am trademarking something. Will the application for trademark serve as proof of trademark until I get the cert.

Slow down. You need permission from the athlete, who has no apparent reason to give it from what you disclose. No athlete with any business sense...

You want to use the world famous trade dress of Mattel in one of their most profitable products and infringe their trademark by using the obviously...

I need help drafting a letter asking for permission to use a personal name in a book I am writing

"You have been using my name and image in your monthly poker magazine work my full consent. I like it, and so I give you full right to use my name...

What are the laws regarding trademarks?

When a business, even a small one like yours, is trying to clear a proposed tradename and finds a possible conflict you really have no other option...

Can some one include original art work in a book cover illustration with out permission ?

Superficially, at least, if your facts are correct, your wife has a claim for copyright infringement. Read 17 USC 106...

My girlfriend, a chef, was let go from her employer. I am currently building her a website that mentions (pictures and links)

What you need to do is see an IP lawyer as it is clear you have no clue about intellectual property law. You probably need both a copyright license...

If I use a link/image/article from a magazine do I need to ask for permission?

What you need to do is see an IP lawyer as it is clear you have no clue about intellectual property law. You probably need both a copyright license...

I was hired to build a website and I haven't been paid

Well of course you do. Silly of you to ask. However, you receiving "several emails demanding that I complete the work in a timely manner" suggests...