I have a different take than my colleagues. A proper copyright notice is actual notice to potential infringers that the work is protected by a...

How to cite evidence in answering a trademark opposition?

Q: If I am using the outcome of a prior judgement as a defense, how do I cite this in my Answer? R: You don't. An "Answer" is the vehicle used...

Is it legal to sell bunch of unlocked iphones on eBay?

Copyright law [specifically the Digital Millennium Copyright Act] makes it unlawful to bypass the controls put in place to protect copyrightable...

My Seattle band, Prat Attack, has the same name as a car racing team in Prat, Spain. Can they make us change our name?

I think my colleagues have missed the boat on this one. The problem you're facing will NOT be resolved under trademark law but, rather, under...

Q: "I researched the product to find out that not only was the product I brought a counterfeit, but the store I brought it from was a knockoff of...

To copyright register flash files, do I need to send the source code?

A "flash file" is a computer program that, when activated, produces a series of visual images or, depending on the coding, a series of audiovisual...

I have a trademark but had to disclaim a word in my TM, then after yrs of branding, could I resubmit a TM without a disclaimer?

Q: “I have a trademark but had to disclaim a word in my TM, then after yrs of branding, could I resubmit a TM without a disclaimer?” R: Yes....

How can I reasonably argue a cease and desist email?

Q: "Am I allowed to agree cease and desist if they buy the logo from me?" R: Yes, but selling your logo to the other company is a tricky...

Together, the words and music of a song are its "musical composition." One copyright attaches to and protects the musical composition. Everyone...

Depends on what you do with your version of the song. If you perform it in the shower or in your garage then all's well -- do what you like. But...