How do I respond to Someone who messaged me the following on my Facebook like page for my fitness coaching business?

As mentioned earlier, as senior user of the name you should not be forced to change, However, if the other owner decides to file for federal...

You mention that your business is located in Florida. Have you registered the name as a federal trademark? if not, where is the other business...

How is California Penal Code 422 applied to an anonymous threatening letter I received at work?

Go immediately to HR and show them the letter. Whether it is a criminal threat or not, it is clearly a factor in a hostile work environment and...

What are the conditions to not breach copyright

Copyright protection protects the author of a work from unauthorized copying of the work, in whole or in substantial part. Included in the scope...

Can I buy a copyrighted decal from a licensed seller to place on something that I make to sell?

The safest route would likely be to sell the component parts separately and let the consumer assemble. However, if the decal simply has the name...

How do I avoid intellectual property infringement when selling on etsy and eBay?

This question cannot be answered based upon the facts provided. If the other etsy seller owned the rights in the image on the stone, then there...

Is it against the law to record things like Broadway musicals but not do anything with them?

When you attend a Broadway show (or any show) you are agreeing to the terms and conditions printed on the ticket, including the restriction against...

Whats the legality of copyright music for non professional podcasting?

Professional or not, revenue producing or not, this is a commercial venture and use of protected material without authorization or license is...

Would the following letter be a reasonable and effective means of terminating nonspecific use of copyrighted materials?

Without context your question cannot be answered. However, I can tell you that if I was a businessperson and received that letter I would probably...

Can you let me know if my T-shirt design may have any trademark infringement?

A formal opinion is a result of careful review and analysis, which is not the intent of this site. Many law firms offer free initial consultations...