Can I use a company's name in my new business name ?

This is a difficult question to answer in the abstract. The key question is whether your use of the other company's name would likely cause...

Merging after crossed infringement lawsuit? Is it legal?

Sounds like a homework assignment. You may want to read up on the Mobil v. Exxon patent litigation in 1998. You can start at...

Must the party seeking summary judgment factually refute any affirmative defenses in a federal civil suit?

Read Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 56. In particular, Rule 56(a) states: "A party may move for summary judgment, identifying each claim or...

Trademark Infringement?

The "emblems" are protected as trademarks of the car manufacturer because they are associated with the manufacturer. An ordinary consumer...

If you take a picture and someone uses that picture to make a profit without your consent, is that illegal?

Your question states that you were "a photographer working with a t shirt company," and you "took some pictures for the clothing company"...

"[A]m I in danger of copyright Infringement?" Yes. "Food Chain Barbie" was critical of Barbie as a popular symbol, and was successful in...

Is there such a thing as Internet Copyright Law Enforcement Agency?

There is no US government agency by that name. It could be a private company that is representing the copyright owner. You should seek a...

The question appears to state that the alleged junior mark was examined and registered in 2009--one year before the registration for the alleged...

Are there any legal issues with a commercial party that uses a celebrities' name ( e . g . " Tarantino Costume Party " ?

One possible legal issue is the right of publicity. Generally speaking, the right of publicity protects or limits the public use of a celebrity's...

Do I need permission to show trademarked/copyrighted logos in the background of a video produced for marketing purposes?

This question cannot be answered in the abstract. The more prominent the use, the more likely there will be a problem. Similarly, a fleeting or...