Looking to file (4) trademark applications and looking to hire a lawyer

How far you are along in the process (and how much background work you've done yourself), as well as the scope of work, will likely determine the...

Can I publish a photo that I take myself of my t.v. with a Disney movie scene playing?

I agree with the other comments, but notice you've tagged this as a fair use question. Perhaps if you explain what your purpose of the use is, it...

Do i need a attorney?

If you were an at-will employee and were't terminated for a wrongful reason (discrimination of a protected class, for example), you probably don't...

Can someone claim "fair use" when using my copyrighted artwork, even though I explicitly told them/asked them not to use it?

The infringer can claim fair use, but it does not mean it is a valid defense (you'd want to confirm specific details with an attorney to be sure). ...

The San Diego Courthouse has a self-help center, with many resources online as well (linked below). If the person is harassing you, you could...

I want to sue face book can I?

There have been and currently are quite a few class actions against Facebook relating to your particular concerns. The one most on point may be...

Using my photos without my permission for her advertisement?

Even if you do not own the copyright, you may have an invasion of privacy claim, such as right of publicity. You should reach out to an attorney...

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I have a product and I want to submit a specimen but the trademark word has the copyright symbol behind it. Is this ok?

Are you submitting the specimen for your proof of use? If so, I wouldn't worry about it, the USPTO just wants to see your mark on the actual...

In order to protect itself from liability, Etsy gets the benefit of a "safe harbor" if it follows the guidelines set forth in the Digital Millenium...

Is it legal to use a play on a movie characters name for use as a store name?

Expanding on the parody idea, a court will consider four elements when determining whether something will fall under "fair use." They are: 1) the...