Is it trademark infringement to make a video game, solely as a portfolio piece, that uses a trademarked fictional character?

Solely because of the way you are intending to use it, if you decide to use it, which I personally would advise against, make sure you have BOLD...

Can two companies within the same state but different cities (Dallas & Houston) have the same DBA within the same industry?

The simple answer to your question is, no. Pick another name that no one else is using and go from there.

Divorces and custody battles tend to bring out the worst in people. You really need divorce counsel with a background in custody disputes to...

I'm soon transferring my U.S. utility patent. I have questions

First of all, if you are truly transferring a patent, there are many terms that you must consider other than royalties -- which alone are a...

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Oklahoma fines for operating bar with expired health department permit

You have failed to post a question -- if you are asking about the fine, my colleague gave you a great response. If you are not, rephrase the...

Is it lawful to rent educational material that is on DVD? For example: a math curriculum that is taught on DVD?

Your fact patterns depends on the accompanying license that is given to you upon your renting the educational materials. When you purchase...

Can I post like a half page complaint in newspaper against a company?

Under the First Amendment you can do anything you want but under the defamation laws, you may be liable. If you are sure that this is what you...

My neighbor keeps using my phone number as his own, what can I do to make him stop without changing my number?

It appears that there may be several issues here. Your cheapest and most cost effective way of handling this would be to change your telephone...

Are there any countries without copyright?

I am not sure why you would be asking this question. Most civilized countries do offer some sort of IP protection but each country other than the...

Organization names may be trademarked so that you will need permission of each of the organizations involved. If your question to the organization...