Can I make a reference to a famous movie character on a T-shirt? No image. Just the name.

Yes. And you should, because it's kind of funny, and virtually no one in the younger generation (under 20) will know what you are talking about,...

Copyright Question About Superman

I feel fairly confident the artist would not mind you re-publishing his work on a limited, non-commercial basis given that he admires yours enough...

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Trademark infringing question

Even if Custom Photo Props has a trademark in that name but disclaims all of the individual words in the trademark application (i.e., anyone can...

Trademark Copyright regarding a Phone App

It's neither a copyright nor trademark issue, but one of 1st Amendment rights vs. right of publicity. California is very protective of publicity...

In CA Superior Court, a general denial is all that is required unless plaintiff filed a verified complaint, in which case the defendant must...

What can a Defendant do if the default prove up hearing is scheduled prior to the motion to set aside hearing?

The obvious choice is to go in on an ex parte motion if opposing counsel won't stipulate to move the prove up hearing or vacate the...

As a preliminary matter, if you object to any portion of your prior attorney's fees, you need to object to them in a timely manner. If you have not...

Can statutory damages be awarded in arbitration?

Virtually every type of damages can be awarded via arbitration -- consequential, special, statutory, punitive -- provided the arbitrator has...

Without looking at your contract, the fact that you are in arbitration would suggest to me that you are contractually bound to raise all disputes...

How is a stipulation for judgment and proposed order entered?

Unless there is some compelling reason to file a stipulation for judgment (i.e., you really want one) you can simply enter into a settlement and...