Is this copyright/trademark infringement?

Forget copyright law. The sale of the shirts was quite likely trademark infringement. It's probable that purchasers were likely confused into...

What do I need to do to obtain a LLC and register as an business in MD and Trademark my Logo?

You're really asking how to start a business. Learning how, however, is your job. You need to read quite a few books on the subject [visit the...

When a single member LLC or a single shareholder corporation infringes a copyright, trademark or patent the owner of the company is nearly always...

My colleagues rightly note that you will very likely need a license to use NFL player's names and likeness in a video game. You can read why via...

Can I trademark a two-word phrase?

I think Attorneys Berschler and Sack have the right idea. You and your own trademark attorney should discuss branding your clothing line with the...

To lawfully sell candles in the shape of a fictional character it's first necessary to acquire a license from the company that owns the copyright...

Someone is using my FBN.

The rule is that the first to use a name [or word or logo] to brand a company [or product or service] owns the exclusive right to continue to use...

What is the correct practice for payment to a freelance grant writer?

I don't know how a freelance grant writer is typically paid but I do know that grant applications often require some creative writing -- along...

Can I take inspiration from another users work ex the concept and make it my own

Depends on what you mean by "inspiration" and "ex the concept." Reading George Will inspires me to write directly, with flair, and with reliance...

Is fan fictions actually copyrighted?

Homo sapiens have been on Earth for about 250,000 years, "civilized" for about 10,000, and using written languages for about 5,000. If we have only...