A trademark identifies the source of goods or services for the consumer. The intent is to preclude consumer confusion as to the source. Hence a...

Five actions you can't take before filing a patent application - 1. no publication of the details of the invention such that a person of ordinary...

Demand to be paid, or to stop doing something or to start doing something or what? It's just too general. And you have something in mind and...

Does Fair Use apply here?

being worried when going into business is a good thing. Is your business plan likely to conflict with protected intellectual property owned by...

Have I violated copyright law if I used a google image that was labeled for reuse?

Use of a copyright property if not owned by the user, requires permission. What is the legal meaning of the label indicating re-use. It's a...

Do I have a strong case to claim fair use?

Use of limited portions of copyright properties can be Fair Use where the use is for criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship or...

If a parody movie script gets script clearance, is that an insurance against lawsuits later?

Not likely. Parody is a defense to copyright infringement. The court will decide. Your "script clearance" experts have to know what Parody is...

Use of a minor's photo for advertisement without guardian consent

The Amazon Conditions of Use may be of concern - See Amazon Conditions including the following "If you do post content or submit material, and...

Statutes of Limitation control the time within which Copyright Infringement claims can be litigated. See Counsel.

Does a work under copyright in the UK enjoy copyright protection in the US?

Yes. Copyright is almost universally recognized among the countries of the world. Some research will reveal those which do not reciprocate. See...