I bought nypd.live domain. Is the state entitled to own the domain due to trademark / copyright issues?

Assuming NYPD is a registered trademark of the City of New York, they likely will politely request that you transfer the URL, and then -- if you...

Is it wrong to copy the contents of a CD for my use?

Copying for personal use is, in general, fine, and won't get you into any trouble. If you hearken back to the old days, it's like making a cassette...

Can a publisher be liable for copyright infringement from joint authors where joint authors assigned their copyright verbally?

The assignors have to assign in writing for it to be valid in most jurisdictions, including the US and UK. There's a chart listing countries where...

Can we be required to stop selling these designs even though they do not bear any other company's name or branding?

Sock designs can be copyrighted in some cases, and the test for infringement is not whether you innocently picked the designs out of a Chinese...

Will using the same words in different format, logo design, and business category constitute a trademark infringement?

It's difficult to answer hypothetically, particularly without knowing what the federal trademark registration describes as products/services....

What approach should I take toward a university which made an infringement on my patent?

Generally, people don't simply agree to turn over their intellectual property rights without compensation or a fight. If the university professors...

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Yes, you can copyright your songs. The terms are not to prevent you from making, selling and distributing your original work -- which includes work...

How do I go about copyrighting or trademarking my pseudonym to use for publishing and blogging purposes?

If you plan on using a pseudonym or stage name for purposes of anonymity, then you really don't want to attempt to acquire IP rights in the name,...

My intended business name is similar to another. Can I keep it? Will minor adjustments be enough?

There's not really an easy answer to your question, unfortunately. The trademark holder of Vine to Wine, Co-op may take issue with the name of your...

What can I legally do?

Public viewings generally have to be licensed. However, if the film club is a necessary adjunct to a film studies course given by the university,...