The University of Virginia has "Virginia" trademarked, like many other state universities. How can a state name be a registered?

A state name can be registered to a state agency. Usage also depends on how it is used. It can be used by anyone to refer to the U of V but you...

Am I allowed to sell this? Or it is copyrighted?

Photos taken in a public setting usually are the property of the photographer As to your selling them, it depends for what purpose. For example...

One of our clients (small business) received a letter of extortion from a company by the name of "footstock.com".

You should offer it again in writing without making any admissions. You should also ask for the copyright registration number to see if they have...

Artist manager was paid $5K, took artwork, now refuses to return both after she did nothing for the artist.

Depending on the venue and jurisdiction of the contract you may be able to sue in small claims for breach of contract, but if the person is not a...

Anyone can sue anyone in small claims court or otherwise. You will need to provide some verification of what you stated and what you are really...

Can a client from my work come after me personally?

If he does sue you, then you will interplead your company. You should ensure that your company has general business liability insurance to ensure...

I arrange sheet music on YouTube of songs that already was made for example: Rolling in the deep for piano. Is it legal.

No. This is copyright infringement unless the song is in the public domain. You do not have to be paid anything for you to be liable for...

Who owns the rights to a trademark office action response?

If the client has not paid the attorney, NY states that the attorney may retain the file and the work product until it is fully paid.

Trade names/Tradmarks - New E-juice business trade name is under fire from a Facebook user that claims that name is theirs

This question requires a fact intensive investigation by an IP attorney to determine how the woman is using her name to determine whether she can...

There are many questions that would need to be answered first to determine what protection you need -- be it copyright, patent or otherwise. I...