Do I need permission?

Yes (a general answer to your general question). To read the entire trilogy would require permission. If you were to read only a few excerpts as...

Am I infringing copyright if I borrow secondary characters from a video game for use in a novel?

You may be creating a derivative work that would infringe the copyright of the underling work. You may have a fair use defense if the derivative...

Do I stand that chance of patent, copyright, intellectual property, licensing, etc. infringement?

Your question appears to be seeking a patent clearance opinion that would require additional facts to analyze. For example, is the raw "man-made"...

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Web site domain name question.

My initial impression is that your wife registered the domain name in good faith and has a legitimate interest in using the domain name for her...

How does the district and circuit courts interact?

In the federal court system, the district court is the trial court. That is where witnesses testify and evidence is introduced. In general, the...

Do I have a case if I own the rights to my daughter's pictures and the portfolio studio still has the pictures in their system.

I am not sure what is meant by "portfolio studio's system." Is this a storage feature offered to its customers, or is it being used to market the...

Can a mega lawfirm oppose another law firm in one case but be on the same side in another law suit.

In general, a law firm may not represent another party with interests adverse to those of a current client. That would be a conflict of interest....

Does the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board issue sanctions for a non party refusing to give a deposition?

The TTAB has no jurisdiction to enforce the subpoena. See TBMP 404.03(a)(2). The party seeking to take the deposition must seek enforcement from...

If you obtain a utility patent, someone else in theory could obtain a design patent to cover the ornamental appearance of a product with the same...

The band's name may be protected by trademark law (federal and state law). The "famous" band member may have a right of publicity (state law) that...