In March 1991, the Supreme Court explained the principle that Attorney Koslyn described in her cogent answer to your query. That case was about a...

Well, I happen to practice in the field of intellectual property, and I doubt that most IP experts would consider your situation to give rise to...

I've recategorized this question to increase the likelihood that your question will be answered by an attorney with pertinent expertise. However...

And your question is ... what? You are starting to set the scene, but I don't see a legal question. And this forum is devoted to responding...

Before you do that, seek confidential advice from a local attorney. Most states now have laws prohibiting "revenge porn " Whether or not the...

Sounds to me like it's just a statement of opinion. Without more, I wouldn't consider it as defamation.

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"Defamation" includes the wrongful acts of libel (when in writing);and slander (when oral). Each involves the wrong of making false statements...

I've recategorized this question to increase the likelihood that your question will be answered by an attorney with pertinent expertise

There isn't any way to answer a question posed with such generality. But I'm going to take a crack at assuaging the concerns you seem to be...

The advice you got from an attorney sounds like you were being told about TRADEMARK rights, which must be associated with a product or service. ...