The abbreviation "i.e." stands for "id est," which is Latin for "that is." So if you're asking whether you can use the name and image of Mickey...

I don't think the answer is as cut-and-dried as my colleagues assert. A trademark is only infringed when it's used in commerce by another...

Why do patent holders not file more patents to protect their inventions?

There's a legal rationale and a practical rationale. As a legal matter, a patent that claims Element A, B, and C is infringed by any product...

Is it possible to use a patented idea in a way that was not described in the patent?

The answer depends on the types of claims recited in the patents. There are two types relevant here: a claim that defines a method of doing...

Can I use a picture of Melania Trump on a tshirt that I plan to sell?

Not lawfully. Doing so would (1) infringe the copyright in the photograph and (2) violate her "right of publicity."

This is not a scam and there is real teeth behind Nagastar's claim. You need to immediately speak with your own California-licensed litigation...

Intellectual property law. Can a designed art piece that designed be copied and sold by another company w/o permission?

My colleagues have already ably answered your question. Every artist who wants to protect his or her works – some don’t – should learn at least...

Is it to plaintiff's advantage or not to send a cease-and-desist letter prior to publication?

You're not competent to opine on whether you own a copyright, its scope, whether the book infringes it, or whether or where to file a lawsuit to...

Can I use a combination of a specific year and city name on clothing (in cases that might cause confusion)?

Although your own Georgia-licensed intellectual property attorney needs to assist you in private, I can't envision any colorable claim against you...

What is the policy involving fair use revolving around scientific publication usage with citation?

If I understand your question correctly you're asking whether you may lawfully DISCUSS the contents of a "scientific publication" in a video that...