Is it illegal to use official NFL items (such as footballs, buttons, gnomes) on a homemade craft item to sell at craft shows?

Yes, that's unlawful. To sell the products lawfully you need a license from NFL Properties, Inc. [which you will very likely not be able to get]....

Fair Use?

If a person's particular use of another's copyrighted work is fair then that person enjoys the privilege of NOT having to respect the copyright...

Question about selling/transferring my copyright.

Your own copyright attorney needs to be consulted to draft an agreement that's specific to your circumstances. I will note that it makes no sense...

Do I need to pay royalty fees to print the flags of each US armed forces?

Our military services do not have official flags. A flag can be made, however, that displays a particular service's emblem or coat of arms. To...

What risks are there in working with an International Developer?

I take it that you want to hire someone overseas to write software for your company. That's done all the time. And, yes, doing so includes the...

I agree with my colleague that publishing a restaurant's logo on your flyers [which are advertisements for your own business] very likely infringes...

If I own my own Sports Agent Agency, could I represent major league players, without certification to major league organizations

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Is my software patentable? And can I file a provisional patent?

Yes, software is patentable subject matter [when described as a process]. Is your particular software patentable? Only your own patent attorney...

How does our nonprofit association issue an Order to Cease and Desist to people using our legal name and logo.

As noted by my colleagues, it is best to have a trademark attorney review the matter and then, if appropriate, to send a cease and desist letter. ...

Would "Caribbean life" be considered a geographical indication ?

This is a confusing issue so it helps to keep the terminology straight. There are two different situations that will result in a trademark...