This is a fact specific scenario that would require further analysis in a confidential manner. I would point ot the following article that does a...

Sound fairly dubious. I would do a general search of the company and click through some review sites to see what others are reporting for the...

What is the process for a patent search?

As my colleague noted, you can start doing a preliminary search on Google patents and Google scholar; however, this is not a replacement for a...

Can I use a game's or toy's image in the design of a different toy?

You may want to also read up on the concept of Fair Use and Nominative Fair Use. Depending on what you are doing with your modified use of the...

Can I get advice regarding Amazon and royalty rights for my published book?

I have the same exact issue playing out with one of my clients. An indie publishing com went belly up and they are not responding to any of my...

If it is someone else's work that you are photocopying then yes that would be actions indicative of copyright infringement. If however, you find a...

I don't think there is anything wrong with that. Assuming you are selling genuine products and not misrepresenting the source of the products, you...

Is it trademark infringement if I use names in use but not registered?

If the mark is not registered with the USPTO, then you may be able to register it with your specific goods/services. However, the other party may...

Seems like this scenario is a perfect candidate for a Fair Use exception to copyright and trademark infringement. If in fact you are doing a good...

If I take a picture of a product, with my camera and my bought product, am I in violation of copyright laws?

My colleague did a thorough job of explaining the relevant issues here that can arise from your proposed conduct. I can't add anything further...