I would like to start a fashion line and there is a phrase I would like to use, do I have to trademark this?

When starting a new company, there is always a fine line between taking reasonable, precautionary steps to avoid creating potential liability for...

How do you know if a saying on a shirt has been copyrighted? I have a vinyl company and it is really confusing to me when

If you really want to clear the copyright, then you will need to complete a fairly comprehensive review of copyright usage and registrations, but,...

Fair Use vs. Copyright Infringement regarding photographs/images

I will admit that it is a novel idea to infringe someone else's copyright and then label it "fair use" as some sort of affirmative or preemptive...

I have to agree with Richard. The critical question is whether or not the information that is the subject of the NDA has already been disclosed. ...

Probably unwittingly, you have stumbled onto the intersection between copyright law and trademark law and unfair competition law. I would tread...

I design computer games. Can I refer to my past success with a fan-game to help with a finance campaign for an original project?

Unfortunately, the only way to know for sure whether or not Nintendo would pursue you for monetary damages or other liability related to copyright...

If a defendant does not produce pictures through written discovery, then the defendant cannot introduce those pictures during

If you are already involved in litigation, then this would be an excellent question to direct to the attorney or law firm representing you in the...

I pre paid for a photoshoot with a business and they have not delivered on their promise, can I sue?

Depending upon how much is at stake, a short, concise demand letter setting out the basic facts, including your efforts to informally resolve the...

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And, if "Sofia the First" is the name you use or would like to use, you should be aware that the Disny Company already owns quite a few registered...

As unfortunate as this situation may be (and I certainly sympathize with your plight), it will likely be difficult to hold the property management...