How do I determine if I my product is in a similar class as a trademarked phrase?

Trademark infringement liability runs to not only those who sell the same or a related product under the same or confusingly similar brand ("direct...

What is the process for a patent search?

When an invention is being developed into a new product it’s customary and wise to search for and examine already-existing similar inventions and...

Is it possible to bring suit against the NHL for infringement on a proof of concept and tracking hardware and software?

The general rule is that it's lawful to copy and commercialize someone else's publicly-disclosed product idea and, even, the product itself. And,...

Q: can people search companies broker your name and information if you use your personal name as a domain name.

Inputting someone's name into a search engine does not violate any law. Publishing someone's name and publicly available, accurate information...

If some one offers you photos for free can you use them as you wish?

No written agreement is necessary for a copyright owner to transfer to someone (in this case, you) a nonexclusive license to use copyrighted works....

My copacker said my products would be exclusive to me I found out they are making them selling them elsewhere is that legal?

As my colleagues note, your formal, written contract should address this issue. If you don't have one then perhaps one can be cobbled together...

Can an author write about an individual in a book without their permission? A recent movie was made about the individual.

You should read the latest California court of appeal decision that explains the applicable law. Visit...

If I have no copyright lawyers available in my area (US territory) what is the next best step to take?

Try https://www.bsjmlaw.com/jehanad-g-martinez or any of the Gaum-licensed civil litigation attorneys listed here...

The threshold inquiry is whether you own a copyright in the photograph. Perhaps you do, but perhaps not. Because you took the photograph in 1974...

In California, at least, it’s unlawful for to prepare, give, sell, or publish for a commercial purpose any contemporaneous recording of an...