Am I infringing on a copyright?

In general, the copyright statute provides at 17 USC § 109(a) that the owner of a particular copy lawfully made under the U.S. copyright statute is...

Can I get sued?

Celebrities have certain rights that vary from state to state but are generally enforced under the rubric of "right of publicity." Some...

What is a trademark opposition, and how can it help me?

If a trademark loses its distinctiveness and the term now is understood by the public as referring to a category of goods or services and not to a...

Online Dating site

Soundd like the kind of trouble kids are always getting into. Probably as much trouble as the mothers of River City were warned about by Music Man...

As attorney Koslyn recommended, read carefully the Shutterfly terms of service, and if you propose to do real business, confidentially consult an...

Is it trademark infringement if your not making profit?

I agree heartily with the statements of my colleagues that you should consult a trademark attorney for confidential legal advice. General...

If you build a website for someone and they don't pay you are you allowed legally to take it down?

To supplement the helpful catalog of considerations posted by Attorney Gioconda, consider what would happen if you were a landlord and someone...

Charge?

Let me see if I understand your question. You are not a lawyer, but rather are a member of the public who publicly posts a question on Avvo.com. ...

Companies claiming trademark infringement

This is something that experienced trademark counsel can and should help you with. It might be possible to resolve the issue, or it might...

If a textile I created is copyrighted by my boss, can I use parts of it in a new design I create?

Let me get this straight. As an employee, you have created certain textile designs for your employer that are copyrighted by the employer. And...