Am I legal to apply the similar matching during photoshooting?

I think you're asking if it's lawful to create photographs that are "almost the same as" the already-existing photographs you see on various...

When I receive an email, can it EVER become my property, which I may share with a third party?

The analysis starts with the relevant law. California Civil Code section 985 declares: "Letters and other private communications in writing...

Would placing my goods for sale on my website or on Amazon.com constitute use in commerce for a trademark application ?

The "use in commerce" requirement for trademark registration purposes occurs only when "the goods are sold or transported in commerce." ...

If the photo was meant for "criticism" and in no way infringed upon the copyright holder's income is it considered Fair Use?

As my colleagues note, the assertion of the "fair use" defense to copyright infringement gets squirrly really fast. I'm not sure why this is...

What can I legally do?

You have, at least, two legal options: (1) Structure your movie showings as an honest to goodness "face-to-face teaching" activity [with a real...

Is it okay to print online discussions like from Avvo.com and give it to other people?

Under copyright law the printing of an online discussion is, generally, an unlawful "reproduction" and the transfer [for money or free] of that...

I have a different take than my colleagues. The general rule is that buying another’s branded product, removing the branding, and then selling...

What type of lawyer do i need in order to give me feedback on the messaging of the website, statements etc?

I strongly suggest an Arizona-licensed business attorney who will help you with corporate formation and management. That attorney will quickly...

A mark consisting of two words put together is a type of "composite" mark called a "compound word" mark. That mark can also be a "unitary" mark...

If someone uses an image from inside my store on a website for commercial purposes without permission do I have legal recourse?

You may have a "false association" claim or other similar business tort claim if the name of your store is prominently displayed in the photograph,...