This is a complex and complicated situation and there are a number of factors to consider. There are contractual issues (even without a signed...

Every trademark is associated with specific goods and services. While "Orbit" is a registered trademark for gum, it is also a registered...

This is not a simple question to answer. There are a lot of factors to consider. First, as a threshold question, it would be important to...

As indicated above, your question is a bit difficult to parse. However, the general rule is that you are not allowed to stream music in public...

While "library building" is a concern, and it was addressed in the seminal SCOTUS case on the issue of recording television shows, I'm unaware of...

If you're launching in NY, I would suggest that you locate a competent business attorney in NY. They can give you general guidance about your...

Copyright infringement can be a very complicated analysis. There is no simple test to apply, especially if you're contemplating transformative use...

Good answers above. The touchstone of trademark infringement is "consumer confusion" and it sounds like you're already dealing with that at some...

You can control the process with an appropriate contract. While many people talk about "work for hire," few people understand it. Do NOT rely on...

Can you? Yes. Should. you? No. Unless, of course, you like being sued by large corporations.