I looked up the rules, U.S. statute (36 U.S.C. 220506(c)) , and I believe I can use the name Olympian as I am one.

Your layman's reading of the statute is clearly wrong. While the word "Olympian" is not specifically listed in Section (a)(4) it is both a...

Does my low powered FM radio station have the right to record our radio shows and put the recordings up on social networks?

As long as you have written permission from the people who you record in the studio then, yes, you may lawfully re-publish a recording of what they...

I highly recommend Marc Randazza [ http://randazza.com/ ].

Is it public information to be provided upon request how many times the LAPD were dispatched to a residential property. Can this

Query Google for [ "los angeles" police dispatch data ] and read the linked-to information.

I have a question about parody laws in the film industry.

Q: " Do I need her permission to do this ... ." R: Yes. The fictional Elvira character is protected by both copyright and trademark law. I...

Before putting a new product into the marketplace the seller is obligated to perform an inquiry into whether the product would infringe another...

Sports Logos and infringement.

Q: "Can I use these logos and fabrics to make my own handmade diaper product and sell that new product without breaking the law?" R: Doing so...

Why would the USPTO shutdown after using up its remaining 2013 FY reserves?

There is no requirement in law for the fees paid by patent and trademark applicants to be used solely by the USPTO. That's the tradition, not the...

I want to purchase an internet domain from a company with a monthly subscription. Why must I keep paying monthly if I "own" it?

ICANN is a private organizaton that controls how internet domains and their addresses are technologically configured and how the addresses are...

The appearance of a complete automobile may be protectable under trademark law -- indeed, the appearance of many fancy cars are registered...

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