I have had the same first name all my life. all legal paper have this first name, but the DMV requires change.

I am not sure about the Texas DMV, but maybe they have an appeal process, where you can go higher up to try to resolve this? If not, you could...

As my colleagues stated, the answer is yes. What were the terms of the contract for the sale of the website? Did the contract say anything about...

I am considering incorporating the likeness of the Washington, D.C. flag/map for a logo design. Legal ramifications to consider?

Many states and definitely the federal government prohibit trademarks for state and federal symbols (state flags, US flag, many symbols,...

Yes, you can, and you may spend thousands or more trying to defend against trademark lawsuits. The question is one of a "likelihood of...

Can I sell a logo I created with pre made vector images?

As I am someone who does a ton of work in graphic design and predominantly use Illustrator, I don't understand why you do not create your own...

Hello, i'm a student and wanna make a game where people can guess a football player's name from a picture.

As Mr. Natoli indicated, your idea is full of dangers. Even if you publish the ap for free, this does not mean you can not be sued and required to...

Trade Mark and and company being used on a knock off web site to mislead shoppers

Mr. Ballard is correct, you need to see an attorney and not discuss specifics of ths potential legal conflict on public forums. You do state you...

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

The reason the question was sent to divorce/seperation law is because copyrights are "property" and are "owned" by people (or companies). Your...

How do I find where my fathers invention royalties went

The attorneys have provided good advice. I can add a little from direct experience, as I have an invention or two, and they are licensed to a few...

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.

From the limited facts stated (mainly I am focusing on "clubhouse") it is likely that this would qualify as a public performance that does not fall...