Trademarks for film festivals are comprised of generic words and geographic locations. You should consult with an expert trademark attorney with...

Great question. You need an experienced book publishing/copyright lawyer to "vet" the manuscript. If you copies from a...

What should I do?

in the absence of an agreement to the contrary, each co-author of a work owns an equal share of copyright in the work (song.). And under U.S....

How can I get this resolved, and get compensation?

Ouch! How did they ever get a hold of it to begin with? Here's my recommendation: 1) Today, now, register your copyright at the US Copyright...

The short answer is that a California corporation name is not a trademark and confers no exclusive rights, except to have a corporation with the...

I am looking to start a business and I have a catchy name but I just found out a company in another state has the same one

There are several factors to consider. Consult a trademark attorney to guide you.

Do I need to ask anybody's permission

On the other hand...the "story" or urban legend has been written down and published many times, most notable in the 1982 book "A Directory of...

Fair question. No, he can't say he "represents' the band he doesn't. But aside from whether he misled the organization, its bad form and...

How do can I know if another company has a true trademark for a name I have been using without me applying and having it denied?

There are no copyrights in company names. You probably are referring to a trademark. Domain names are not trademarks. You acquire trademark...

Can I copyright this design as the sole agent?

If you have created an original piece comprised of the original selection and arrangement of "generic" non-protected "charms" from overseas, you...