Is it possible for me to contact trademark owner and ask for a license and then contact customs to retrieve my order?

You have much more to worry about than trying to acquire a license to sell the hats. Your attempt to import that counterfeit merchandise is a...

Can I show pictures of some of these ads in my book

You need to start with the premise that, no, you may not lawfully publish someone else's photograph in your book without permission from the person...

Do NDAs protect you when working with partners abroad?

A non-disclosure agreement is a contract -- and a contract is merely a piece of paper or digital file that memorializes PROMISES made between two...

What cases are there that you know of that personal use is not fair use in copyright?

Probably 99.9% of the tens of thousands of lawsuits brought against music and movie "file sharers" who downloaded, uploaded or simply "made...

The short answer is that a lawsuit against Google or Bing alleging that they've deliberately deflated a website's "page rank" will very, very...

What if i were to take the shoes back and tell they are fake and i want my money back?

If the shoes are, in fact, counterfeit then the retailer committed trademark infringement -- indeed, counterfeiting -- simply by offering them for...

Selling overseas with "made in USA" when manufacturered elsewhere. What legal problems? Can anyone find out where I manufacturer

You need to read the Federal Trade Commission ["FTC"] rules and guidance on when the "Made in USA" assertion can lawfully be used in advertising....

Can they legally use this photo on their website? If so how, what law?

If by "they" you mean the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services then the answer is very likely, yes, that state agency very...

Is a contract between the copyright owner void on behalf of the licensee due to infringement of my license?

Q: "Is a contract between the copyright owner void on behalf of the licensee due to infringement of my license?" R: No. A valid contract entered...

How can I manipulate the NFL team name / color to allow me to use it in a free app

Here’s the rule: It is unlawful to offer to sell or sell a product using a trademark that’s already being used, or one similar, if it’s probable...