The proposal produces a variation of an existing authorship copyright property. The proposal suggests that the variation will be substantially...

Can I file my own trademark paperwork or Do I need a lawyer?

The Intellectual Property attorney will have knowledge of Trademark Law and the preparation, filing and defending of Trademark Applications. ...

Can it be argued, that goods which are technically in the same class, are not confusingly similar?

For a Case see "Application SN 85165238, Reg. # 4086263, mark “Clog Buster” at TSDR documents “Response to Office Action”, Aug 15, 2011."

Individuals collectively protecting intellectual property

Software is a work of authorship and is copyright. In addition to the common law copyright a Federal Registration will give additional defenses. ...

Can I reference fictional characters in a non-fiction book for illustrative purposes?

This is the same question as asked last week when the "fictitious character" was an athlete recognized from the comments made. The extent of the...

Former employee seeks unemployment comp. Found out after the fact that she had been using business credit card for personal use.

Employee was laid off but not for cause. Employee applies for unemployment compensation. The "after acquired" cause for termination can be urged...

We are wanting to register the name of our product as a trademark and need a lawyer to help out.

Federal Trademark Registration is for those with the bona fide intent to conduct interstate commerce. An Intellectual Property attorney with...

Disney rules

Olaf and Elsa are Disney owned characters. The Asker proposes use of the characters for the production of promotional photos received when a...

Can I use a professional athlete's photo in a sales training course for a for profit company?

The proposal is to use a photo and quote from a professional athlete in a sales training course. The Photo probably was not taken by the person...

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Would this get me into legal troubles?

The proposal to write a book with a character "based loosely" on a celebrity will likely require getting permission from the celebrity. The...