The legal test for trademark infringement is likelihood of confusion. This legal test considers a number of different factors. So, using a...

As a web startup (social networking website) is it necessary to have a lawyer submit trademark and/or copyright registrations?

You are better off having this done sooner rather than later. You should also have a trademark attorney do a clearance study for your proposed...

Copyright Infringement Claim

The distinction between what is fair use and what is copyright infringement in a particular case will not always be clear or easily defined. 17...

Celebrities have a right of publicity, which includes his or her likeness. The right of publicity can vary from state to state. In general terms,...

If I used my married name with the copyright office, would my husband be entitle to have the rights over my artwork?

You should use your legal name for the application with the Copyright Office. If your married name is your legal name, then that is what you...

How do I find where my fathers invention royalties went

Your question is too open-ended to be answered. Does your "invention details" include a patent license agreement? If not, then what is the basis...

Is it legal to use partial data or information written in Amazon's customers reviews and use it in product review site?

In addition to Attorney Ballard's excellent response, I also add that it does not appear that Amazon claims to own the copyright to reviews posted...

Is it legal to rent a movie and view it as a community in our clubhouse if we are not charging a fee? This is not a business.

it is not clear what you mean by "as a community." For a legal analysis, facts are more important than conclusory statements. In general, renting...

I hope to use facsimiles of various reality show logos for a Grad Night party. Will this infringe on copyright or trademark law?

Maybe it does. May it does not. Additional facts regarding your proposed use is necessary. Four factors to be considered in determining...

In Federal court, can you file motions between first appearance and trial ?

This sounds like a criminal case based on your reference to a "Federal defense attorney." Whether any given motion needs to be filed depends on...