I'm creating a reliable list of wholesale suppliers to sell online. How do I protect it from redistribution?

In addition to creating the database in a copyrightable, creative way, registering that copyright with the U.S. Copyright Office and affixing a...

Different logos but somewhat similar domain name

The question is whether the name of your website [and domain name] is likely to cause confusion among consumers in light of the name being used by...

Not surprisingly, the copyright fair use analysis depends, a lot, on how your altered design will be used. But you haven't said how it will be...

Yes, your conduct is unlawful. Stop discussing the matter in public. Can you use a shortened version of a celebrity's name to brand your soap?...

Are these Similar Trademarks?

No attorney can, or will, provide you with a trademark clearance opinion via a public forum such as this. Moreover, a proper clearance analysis...

Is it OK to use a sport professionals player name on a T-Shirt to re-sell?

If an ordinarily prudent sports fan would conclude that the phrase on any of your shirts refers to a particular athlete then you would need a...

How can Hollywood have trademark rights to the image of the Hollywood sign

ANY word, phrase, design, image, smell, color, sound, or tactile surface can serve as a trademark to brand a product or service -- including the...

How much time does an inventor have to patent a "Business Method" that was discussed in open court.

Sounds like A is suing B for not performing its contractual obligation to put a "business method" into action in the marketplace. During a...

I told my class mates about a business idea and they may copy it can I make them sign a NDA?

Re-read Attorney Ross' response. Ideas for commercial products or services, once publicly disclosed, are free for all for exploit. Why would it be...

How old do I have to be to buy/own a license, for copyrighted work, for it to be legal?

A person under 18 years old is a minor [or "infant"] under Arizona law. Contracts entered into by minors are voidable by the minor -- which means...