Can another business that sells items in my classification use the first half of my trademarked name?

Trademark law's international classification of goods and service is literally irrelevant when considering whether the use of one's trademark...

I'll be more blunt than my colleagues: The law does not provide a chef with any exclusive rights in his or her recipes. Period. Anyone who learns a...

Could I write a book based off of a copyrighted character (Specifically "Cool Cat" by Derek Savage) and release it for free?

As my colleagues note, you will very likely need permission from the person who owns the copyright in the Cool Cat books and movies. That appears...

Where can I get a legal permission form that encompasses permissions for quotes and use of names in a book I am writing?

You've identified three DISTINCT categories of information you want to include in your book: (1) oral quotes you wrote down during a personal...

Use of images from web/public domain in a law suit pleading/answer/illustration? Is it allowed or can cause some issue?

If an illustration is truly in the public domain -- that is, copyright never attached or, if it did, it expired or its owner expressly disclaimed...

If my band is recorded, playing another bands songs, can I post those song in part or whole on my website or you tube? It is a

Performing someone else’s song “in the course of services at a place of worship or other religious assembly” does not infringe the song’s musical...

What is a reasonable agent fee & commision percentage I can expect when hiring an IP Attorney to market & sell my patent?

Intellectual property attorneys don't peddle patents. Query Google for [ "patent broker" ], research a few, speak with some, and try to persuade...

How can I go about doing so

Making music is wonderful, but making a business out of making music takes knowledge and effort. By you and you alone -- at least at first. So read...

Are there any legal issues with this regarding copyrights or trademarks?

It's lawful to use another company's name in your advertising when identifying the company or its products so long as consumers are not left with...

Can I incorporate a company with this name?

Q: Can I incorporate a company called 'PowerPoint Experts Inc' to provide training to customers on 'PowerPoint' software?" R: Not lawfully. ...