Someone owns the copyright. It is that person or entity which must give you the right. You need to consult with an Intellectual Property attorney.

You ask an attorney to perform a Trademark search and to give an opinion. An Intellectual Property has to have details of your circumstances, you...

Business impersonation and exposing negativity

The question or request leaves out the "thing" or "condition" that leads to confusion between the two businesses. Are the store/business names...

How can I find if Beer Soap is Patent in USA and by who?

An Intellectual Property attorney with Patent Experience can conduct a Patent Search regarding patents related to Beer Soap. If Beer Soap has been...

I came up with a name for my salon. However, a video game has the same name. Can I still use this name for my salon?

Who owns the Video Game and the rights to use the name? How likely is the owner to consider your use infringing? Or, how likely is the owner to...

Can I use another company's logo(s) to design advertisements? (Please see details)

The comments raise both copyright and trademark issues. The Copyright owner in logo art has the right to make a derivation of his or her art- your...

I am an online retailer of children's products and have interest in selling dresses that are inspired by Disney princesses.

Disney will be one of the most alert to possible infringement. You'll need assistance from an Intellectual Property attorney who can analyze the...

This is an Intellectual Property issue regarding contract rights. Oral or written contracts can be enforced. Evidence is required to determine...

Intelectual Property (IP) and Technical Support Services

The off the shelf software may be patented and, since it is a work of authorship it is copyright property. If you change the patented structure...

I would like to see a sample trademark license agreement that avoids being a franchise (in MI)

You probably know the saying that a person who represents himself has a fool for a client. Agreements which accomplish specific goals are drafted...