What will happen if I file as 1a for a recently abandoned trademark application, that was filed as 1b?

Just because one application was abandoned doesn't necessarily mean the mark is available. (It may be valid and in use as an unregistered "common...

How to obtain legal rights for the use of Movie Stars pictures in a book?

Done correctly, the uses could be "fair" protected by the First Amendment, without permission from the studio or the movie star. But a complete...

Which is more preferable to hire Senior Attorney or Junior Attorney?

More experienced lawyers often have a higher hourly rate, but can accomplish a task in a fraction of the time a junior lawyer might take. Rule of...

Publish them in a book or blog and register the copyright to the bok or blog with the copyright Office. Good luck!

Can I contact owner of a service mark that is similar to mark i intend to use to see if he takes issue with my use of the mark?

Yes, absolutely. One of the best ways to overcoming a 2(d) refusal to register on the grounds of likelihood of confusion with a prior registered...

Can we use the title Lay Down Sally or Lie Down Salli to fundraise or would we need copyright permission from Eric Clapton?

Copyright law does not protect titles, so there is no copyright infringement issue. You are using the phrase in a descriptive sense, not strictly...

Attorney Doland is correct. This is extortion. In California this can be brought as a criminal charge or in civil court. The cheapest and fastest...

The law is section 106 of the Copyright Act (17 USC 106) granting to the copyright owner the exclusive right to make copies. The profiles and...

How does one go about novelizing a Golden Age Hollywood film? What are the proper legal steps?

1) On your own or through a copyright lawyer conduct a copyright search (www.copyright.gov) and locate the owner(s) of the copyright to the film....

Trademark question due to close business name resemblance?

All good questions. Unfortunately difficult to provide a definitive answer on the facts presented. Branding is a major step in starting a...