What is a trademark opposition, and how can it help me?

Your question is one which does not have a simple answer. If you have not already looked at the relevant law and/or treatises, the below might be...

If someone takes a picture of a celebrity and copyrights it, what ownership rights does the celebrity retain?

You may have rights to copyright of pictures you take. However, the celebrity may have rights of publicity/privacy that may prevent you from...

Do historical facts fall under copyright law and if so, under what conditions?

The facts themselves are not copyrightable. However, the manner of presentation of the facts can by copyrightable. For example, let's say there...

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If you were working as an independent contractor, and did not have an agreement to the contrary, it is likely that you own the rights to the...

Can I get a trademark application revoked if it infringes on an established brand?

Who gets to use/register the trademark will depend on who first used it. It may be that the CA winery filed what is called an intent-to-use...

I opened as amazing cupcake & was contacted by someone stating that they have a business called amayzing cupcake. Infringement?

Assuming that the other business first used the name in the same geographic area as yours, it looks like you have a conflict. Even with your...

I'm the CEO of a Tech startup and need a our business plan evaluated for patentability.

The cost for either patentability or non-infringement can vary widely. However, patentability can have less variability than...

Will I need a copyright attorney?

Having a copyright lawyer is not a requirement, but it could help. Before having your artist start work, one thing you should consider doing is...

How official does a cease and desist letter have to be?

There is no official form for a cease and desist letter. The absence of a reply to your letter may be for a number of reasons, including the...

Here is an excerpt from the TTAB rules that might help: 509.01(b)(1) In General Where the time for taking required action, as originally set or...