Do I need to be a 501(c)(3) organization to sell shirts & donate funds to the Philippines? Also can I use "#BangonPH" ?

I question whether "BangonPH" is really a common slogan used in the Phillippines. Even if it is, it appears that someone else has already adopted...

Is it ok to post news and information about adult actor/actress(movie)

As my colleague notes, yes, it's lawful to publish a website that publishes information about adult movies and actors. The only way not to get...

I have built an online voting system for bands that could play at a music festival. Can I name bands on online polls for voting?

Q: "Am I at risk of infringing on Artist Publicity rights?" R: Very likely not, unless (1) there is no reasonable expectation that the band would...

We bought a poster of an image in the public domain. Does this allow us to photograph the poster and reproduce it on a t shirt

Assuming the poster is merely a blown-up photograph of the public domain image and it accurately captures the entirety of that image and nothing...

Hi, I produced a CD some years ago, I never received any money for it. What can I do about it?

You can discuss the matter with a Texas-licensed intellectual property attorney who will research the matter to determine who owns the rights to...

What do I need to protect myself from my employer?

As noted by Attorney Anderson, you should discuss this with your own North Carolina-licensed intellectual property attorney.

As properly noted by Attorney Adli, you may lawfully use another's trademark in your patent application title if it's used to DESCRIBE your...

The fact that the federal Trademark Office has cancelled the REGISTRATION for the mark does not mean the mark is no longer a protectable trademark....

How do i copyright and patent a name so no one else can use it?

The name of a company can be protected [at least in your state] by forming either a corporation or partnership or other formal business entity and...

Can i use a trademark that hasnt actually been registered?

Q: "Can i use a trademark that hasnt actually been registered?" R: The short answer is that unregistered trademarks are just as enforceable as...