Your company's legal, corporate name is ABC Jewelry, LLC. That is the name you must use on all legal documents such as contracts [including with...

Graphic designer ignores my request for original logo file. What do I do?

As my colleague notes, the answer depends on the terms of the agreement that you entered into with the designer. Some agreements convey to the...

I am looking for someone who deals with musical copyrights and other legal matters with music

Your first step should be reading a few books on how to set-up and manage your music business. Visit the link below. Making music is great, but...

It's unlawful to sell clothing patterns of well-known fictional characters, especially if they've ever been presented to the public in three...

Wish to TM a company name that was merged (2005) with another larger co and need to assess risk.

No one can provide you with ANY level of a risk assessment [not even a poor risk assessment] without first compiling and evaluating the relevant...

If a trademark exists with 3 words, can I trademark one of the three? The industry is the same/similar.

Depends on the word you want to use as a trademark. "Just Do It" is a three-word trademark. So long as no one else is using the word "Just" or...

Contingency fee structure-Copyright infringement cases/claims

You've got the process backwards. IF you have a situation in which you think your copyright has been infringed then explain that particular...

Are we in error of trademarks/copyrights?

It would be lawful to paint a bench white, navy blue, and orange -- or any one or two of those colors -- and then sell the bench. It would be...

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Can I get sued from big companies if I profit of their content?

3D print shops have all the same liability risks as 2D print shops -- PLUS the added risks of infringing the copyright in sculptoral works and the...

Does registering a copyright claim on your book include the cover art and illustrations?

In addition to my colleague's excellent suggestions, you should also affix a copyright notice adjacent to any illustration within the book that may...