How do I go about republishing a book here in the US that was published in Colombia in 1951?

As mentioned, there are numerous issues for you to consider. Generally, a work qualifies for copyright protection simply through being published,...

Can I be sued for not following through on a purchases agreement

You may be sued depending on whether the business owner wishes to enforce the purchase agreement. However, if the seller did not give the true...

Your use of the screenshots in the paintings may qualify as copyright fair use, yet there are no guarantees. The factors a Court would evaluate to...

My U.S. trademarked band name is being used out of country and they are distributing their music worldwide causing conflict.

Unfortunately, your U.S. trademark registration only grants your band trademark protection in its name in the U.S., meaning that you cannot likely...

Is it legal to buy a domain and republish a website?

You may have the ability to have the new website taken down through submitting a copyright infringement notice to the Internet Service Provider...

Is it a trade name infringement? Trident Seafoods Corporation accuses Triton Seafoods LLC of Trademark/trade name infringement.

Is it trade name infringement, trademark infringement or both? There is a substantial difference between trade names and trademarks. Trade names...

In a karaoke venue, if I only play foreign music, such as Japanese MTV, do I still have to pay ASCAP, BMI?

Yes and Yes. Most countries have their own music and image rights organizations. Although a foreign agency/organization may not monitor individual...

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My wife ownes a Small Dog Grooming business in the state of Washington, she recently opened it and already a competitor -

Find a qualified business and IP attorney to assist you in evaluating your options. Even if the competitor does not have a registered trademark,...

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How would I go about purchasing wholesale clothes from China and reselling them via electronic commerce from Washington State?

These other attorneys have identified good issues for you to be concerned with. The only additional issue I would add is that once your trademark...

Would a synchronization license allow me to play a MTV with lyrics in a karaoke venue?

You are correct that you likely need to obtain a synchronization license to provide karaoke at an establishment. They are a host of karaoke...

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