The most relevant Washington case law I'm aware of is Ormsby v. Barrett. Although there was a delay of decades in that case, the opinion discusses...

If they don't have a federal trademark registration, the U.S. band's rights would be limited to the geographic scope in which they have already...

1. How long do we have to file for damages if someone is infringing on our trademark? In the 2nd and 9th Circuit?

I concur with my colleagues that a consultation with an attorney would be a wise move if you are aware of ongoing trademark infringement and are...

Internet Plagiarism - How can websites essentially copy content from others?

Yahoo! and National Football Post have an agreement. They are "content partners." See...

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When courting manufacturers how do I protect my idea?

There are potentially multiple ways to protect the design of your product. One of the most common methods when dealing with manufacturers is to use...

To follow up on Mr. Marcus's comment, there is legal precedent that making a temporary copy of online material in your computer's RAM constitute's...

How much should it cost me to have a lawyer check copyright status of book published between 1923 and 1963 and provide a report?

As other counsel have noted, this is unfortunately not an easy question to answer. I'd just like to comment that, depending on whether the book...

Can I stop copyright infringement on co-produced content that is being made into a movie without my permission/involvement?

It would be impossible to say what your legal recourse options are without a lot more details (which I would not recommend providing in a...

Is it illegal to sell replica items? What is considered counterfeit or legal copy?

This will depend on a number of things. For example, if the maker of the original items have trade dress or design patent rights in their items,...

I want to start an online clothing business for women called Dalley's ? How can I ensure that the name is safe to use ?

Your best bet is to contact and experienced trademark attorney who can perform a search of relevant databases and give you an opinion regarding the...