Changed business name due to trademark... still getting contacted by trademark holder.

The answer is yes. If your use of the mark constituted trademark infringement, or potentially unfair competition under § 43(a) of the Lanham Act...

What can I do to stop my niece from publishing a story my father wrote in the 60's for myself and my siblings?

I agree with Mr. Ballard and Mr. Brezina, but I think this could be a little more complicated yet. Mr. Ballard noted the rules that apply if your...

I agree with my colleagues. The language of your written agreements is important. Generally, the photographer owns the copyright rights in his or...

Is it considered infringement when one uses a trademarked/copyrighted character - w/o permission - in a new original video work?

Asking lawyers here their opinion is perhaps a good way to make your point, but none of us can say with certainty that there would be copyright or...

How would I register trademark on a design I made for a town seal? Others have been using it on tshirts & other goods.

You cannot register the seal as a trademark if you are not using it as a trademark. Perhaps the town could do so, but that is none of your...

Hello, I play a game where sometimeshe I pay for extra moves or special effects. While playing they don't give me due bonuses

It does not look like your situation relates to intellectual property, so I changed the practice area. I am not sure what your question is, or...

Generally, I agree with Frank. If you were to open a fast food restaurant, you could not sell a "Quarter Pounder" or a "Big Mac" with a disclaimer...

Our community has time capsule being opened next weekend & now say all items placed in it is their property. Is this correct

Your question has caused my colleagues to assume several things, although they may be correct. You say that the time capsule has letters from your...

I agree with my colleagues. You have far too many issues that relate to a specific contract for any of us to be able to give you a solid answer to...

Do I need to secure the film rights to an autobiography of a deceased individual? ?

These are great answers, and I agree with all of them, but here is maybe a less formal way to explain it. (First, though, you have to promise...