We are wanting to register the name of our product as a trademark and need a lawyer to help out.

The good news is that you can hire a trademark attorney located anywhere in the U.S. Many of us charge a low flat rate to file an application,...

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I know music is copyrighted, but is regular audio from a famous person copyrighted? Can I use interview voice as own in my music

Yes audio recordings are also copyrighted. Do not use it if you do not want to be liable for infringement.

Can I reference a trademarked name in an ad, but not in a disparaging way?

Usually you can, but you must ensure that the claims you are making are true and not on information and belief. I would run exactly what you...

To sue someone for this type of harassment is very costly. It will take time, money and emotional expenditures that you do not realize. Ignore...

Can I use a professional athlete's photo in a sales training course for a for profit company?

I wholly agree with Mr. Ballard. SInce you are using the photograph commercially, you cannot do so without the permission of the athlete.

Would this get me into legal troubles?

Your question is too vague and non--specific that no one can give you a true response. It will depend on many factors including whether someone...

Having a lawyer with you is ALWAYS better so that you cannot make any statements against interest. However, judges in Los Angeles who handle...

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Quite frankly, Los Angeles is one of the worst places to obtain help from the police even with a restraining order. I know someone with a criminal...

Girlfriend won't return money I loaned her. I have her bank details though. Is it ok if I withdraw the amount she owes me?

Absolutely not! Without a Court judgment, what you would be doing is theft. You must sue her in small claims court, obtain a final judgment and...

For commercial use, it would not be acceptable pursuant to Reader's Digest regardless of the copyright rules which generally permit short quotes to...