Can I add a coke commercial to my video program without permissin

First, there may be copyright infringement for the unauthorized use of Coca-Cola's audio-visual work. Second, Coca-Cola could claim false...

To register a trademark for a phrase, do I need a subject/noun in the phrase?

Proper English grammar is not a prerequisite for a trademark. Your question, however, seems to be directed to whether you can register a specific...

Courts interpret the "relate to" language broadly. See Cubic Corp v. Marty, 229 Cal.Rptr. 438 (Cal.Ct.App.1986); Cadence Design Sys., Inc. v....

A one year on-sale bar applies to patents (see 35 USC 102), not copyrights. I am not sure what you mean by your statement that you designed a doll...

Being sued for downloading

Were you served with a complaint, given notice of a subpoena, or sent a threat letter? Hire a copyright attorney--he or she can help you determine...

Meaning of "Providing...for" in trademark description

Although the specifics of your question should be addressed in a confidential attorney-client relationship, a general comment on trademark...

Can I photograph a first edition print that I own and publish image in my upcoming book?

Probably not. It may depend on context. Will the photo simply be of the painting itself (such that it would effectively be another reproduction...

I used a picture image and now the owner is asking for $850. What can I do?

First, take down the offending image. Then go see a copyright attorney. Many attorneys are willing to talk with you for 20-30 minutes to...

Can I purchase artwork, add to it, and then resell it? How much of the art has to be changed?

If you re-selling the original work with your additional, then there should be no copyright infringement issue because of the first-sale doctrine...

Is it legal to download torrents if you purchased the actual product?

BitTorrent is a common protocol often used for peer-to-peer sharing of large files. Use of BitTorrent is not inherently illegal. There are valid...