Is this a valid copyright defense? What is the probability of success?

You purchased books and unopened software and then offered them for sale on eBay. You acknowledge that whoever first acquired those products did...

I am starting 2 online newspapers, one that will pertain to real news and one that is purely comical relating to the drama.

If you receive revenue through the websites then you're engaged in business and so, yes, you must acquire, at least, a business license and you...

Should I patent my dress design before selling?

The general rule is that dress designs, per se, are not protectable under any type of intellectual property law. Some dress designs may qualify...

ANYTIME you try to make money using rights owned by someone else [in this case, State Farm's trademark rights] you need to have an intellectual...

Do I need permission to draw a picture with a company name displayed?

This is a follow-up to a previous question you asked. First, let's assume the copyright in the photograph has expired. That may not be a good...

If I were to sell a counterfeit product through a classified service such as Craigslist, could I still get in trouble?

Q: "If I were to sell a counterfeit product ... " R: No matter how you end that sentence the answer is, yes, that would be unlawful. Q: "......

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I used my mark after I file for a trademark and indicated intent to use, after a month I used the mark in commerce.

I think that, in order, you (1) filed an intent-to-use trademark registration application, (2) began to use the mark in commerce, and (3) have...

If I work for a community radio station in ME & we play a club DJ's mix on air, do we have to pay royalties to the artists?

If you broadcast the songs over the air then you need to pay royalties to the companies that own the musical composition copyright(s) in the songs...

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Can I pay a Manager only a percentage of the profits that I make?

There is no shortage of people who scurry in and around the entertainment industry who [profess to] make deals for "projects." Like putting...

Music, covers, licenses... what type of license should I get ?

If you're in the business of making money making music then you need to learn how. Buy and read a books. You can also learn how from talks...