Can I have somebody from China copy a photo of a dress design and not use the original pattern of the designer and sell it.

Copyright does not attach to the physical copies of fashion designs [i.e., dresses and other wearing apparel] because those designs are functional....

Does my mark looks like it could be registered if enough support documents provided? What doc could persuade the exam attorney?

I think the Trademark Examiner was very generous in his conclusion that SALONDEALS only describes "promoting the goods and services of beauty...

Would selling pre-programmed timers for copyrighted (but freely available) fitness programs infringe trademarks or copyright?

I disagree with Attorney Stanczyk. A trademark is not a word monopoly. It is lawful to use another's trademark to simply name the product or...

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I want to sell necklaces with quotes on them (on the back). If I cite the author, after the quote, is that sufficient?

It would be unlawful, without a license, to offer an entire line of products that displays quotes from just ONE person or ONE definable group...

I am a fashion designer and copied (but changed) an embroidery pattern on another designers dress. They are suing me

Your own attorney must also evaluate whether the allegedly infringed design ["a paisley and a sun"] is sufficiently creative to be protected by a...

Copyright law in the 1940's required that certain formalities be observed in order for copyright to attach to published works, and if it did, that...

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Can a single person file a DMCA on non-commercial work that is used in a collaborate project, or is it protected under Fair Use?

The rule, absent a written agreement otherwise, is that ALL co-authors of a copyrightable work own the copyright in the work as tenants in common. ...

The Space Needle image is already a federally registered trademark that brands shirts:...

You've already received very good information regarding how to think through where the suit must be filed. The other issue, however, is which...

So ... You intentionally ripoff Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, you presumably make some money doing so, you get caught, and now want advice on how...