The answer is MAYBE. The good news is that the answer isn't NO WAY To add to their valuable suggestions to get actionable legal advice from an...

A trademark is applied to particular goods or services. If the proposed use of the term, e.g. foxy hound, is for goods or services that aren't...

Go ahead, make my day. Short phrases such as what I wrote above are generally not protectible by copyright. But certain well-recognized memes...

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Can I include someone's copyrighted image or content by merely mentioning their name?

To supplement the comments from my learned colleagues who've already posted, getting "permission" is the same thing as getting a "license."

As a sole proprietor can I use my Fictitious Business Name also for my Website Domain Name?

Yes. Unless it happens to infringe on someone else's rights, such as trademark rights. But if you've properly "cleared" the text you're using...

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What exactly does a patent cover?

A regular utility patent covers various embodiments of an invention as defined by the CLAIMS. Each claim is looked at individually, and it's scope...

Just Curious about fashion designers?

Good question. I agree that it's just a matter of choice. But it's more interesting (to me) that almost all law firms are named after the...

I'm afraid you misunderstand what it is to "own" a movie. Read the astute remarks of my colleagues, who understand copyright law.

Is it fair-use to use an excerpt of a review on my website?

Attorney Burdick has provided an astute response that reminds me of the song from Oklahoma, which I paraphrase (hopefully in an example of Fair...

Name confusion in music field

Attorney Morton provides useful points to consider. To dilate on one such point, if the re word label has gone out of business, maybe their...