How do I know if both video and music of an old film listed as Public Domain can be used freely?

An analogy might relate to seeing real property which seems to be vacant, unused and hence not owned by someone. The existence or non-existence of...

Do I need to pay a pattern fee to import flooring from china to the us?

Does the contact in China have the right by contract or license to sell the product? Is the product by utility or design protected by patent...

The Asker's use of "quotes" may comprise copyright infringement. Consultation with Intellectual Property attorney is advised.

CAN I USE A PHRASE AS A SLOGAN IF ANOTHER COMPANY IN ANOTHER LINE OF WORK HAS AN EXPIRED (DEAD) SERVICEMARK FOR THAT SAME PHRASE

The indication that a mark is "dead" does not mean that it is not in use. Did the applicant or registrant fail to timely file the affidavit of...

The Asker intends commercial use of a mark which is "not an exact copy" of an existing mark. The test is similarity in sight or sound for...

Identity Theft?

The Asker volunteered use of his Social Security Number. There was no theft but cooperation. The Asker is in need of counsel, probably from an...

.com and trademark origin

You should contact an Intellectual Property attorney to advise on your need for Registration in foreign countries. The Madrid Protocol is a...

I received a notice from CEG-TEK. I found the download on my system but have no memory of doing it. Now what?

The download is there on your computer so it is unlikely that an amnesia defense will work. You should contact Intellectual Property counsel and...

I was wondering if it was legal to name an animal after a pokemon.

This may be a question regarding trademarks. Unless the mark is used in commerce in a way to create consumer confusion, then it is unlikely to be...

Trademark protection and one letter difference in name

The test for trademarks is the extent to which the proposed mark is similar in sight and or sound to the existing trademark which is providing...