1. Claiming a trademark is not the same as having trademark rights. The first is an opinion; the second is a legal conclusion. 2. Claiming a...

If you have not authorized this payment you can dispute it with your credit card company. You should also notify your landlord that you are doing...

Hello! If I'm running a blog where I review books, can I embed the first page of the book as part of my review?

While your question may appear simple, it is not. Inclusion of small amounts of copyrighted works is often considered acceptable but the size of...

Can I begin to market the product as soon as the patent is mailed in to the patent office?

You are correct that protection commences once a patent is awarded, not when it is filed. (If this were not the case you would be able to claim...

I want to understand if this solution will infringe copyright in any manner. Where can I read more about it?

While a definitive answer would depend upon a detailed analysis of what you intend to do and what authorization (if any) you may have to do so, it...

Can i sell charm bracelets with the name of my town on a charm? What about original artwork? Do historical towns make a differen

Prior responders are correct that you are generally safe using the name of your town as a trademark or as adornment on your work. However, this...

Is there anything I can or should do to pursue a formal complaint against Microsoft for using a credit card I did not provide?

In general if you sign up for a free trial period and provide a credit card number, it is your responsibility to get the product or service...

The question I have is regarding publishing a book. I am going to be asking a certain group of people to write letters that I w

As previously stated, you need a release or some form of authorization to use the work of someone else. The best way to do this is a written...

If i am selling an item (purse) that is called "POLO VEDIGO" is that infringement on Polo Ralph Lauren in any way and/or conside

Your name sounds a lot like a model of Polo product. I think you are looking at a trademark infringement claim from Ralph Lauren who also sells...

I am printing these visitations but would this be considered cyber stalking as well even though she never made a threat?

First of all, the producer claiming fair use does not make it fair use, and especially not in the technical aspect of the law. There are too many...