It is unlawful to paint images of fictional characters and then sell the paintings. The original creator of the fictional character [or his or...

The songs that you "made" may, or may not, be yours. It all comes down to who owns the rights -- that is, the copyrights in (1) the musical...

Can I as the owner of a mark file another trademark for the same mark that has a letter change. ex.

Adopting trademarks propertly, using them properly, registering them properly, maintaining them properly, and enforcing them properly are NOT do it...

Running a Web site, Forming The Business in Nevada/Delaware? Presently "live" in California... Complex situation

You moved to California "a few years ago." Since then you've lived and worked in California and have now, apparently on the side, begun running an...

Can a company use in their ad a photo they took of someone without their permission? Can the person be recompensed?

Q: Can a company use in their ad a photo they took of someone without their permission? A: Under California the answer is yes -- so long as...

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You conduct your business as a private commercial enterprise. So does eBay. The agreement between the two of you controls what you can do, and...

Can I use the name "CUBS" in an picture on an eBay auction regarding Cubs tickets, with a generic fonts/colors?

Interesting question. Let's assume that it's lawful for a Chicago Cubs ticket holder to sell his or her tickets via eBay [there are many such...

Attorney Ross and I simply disagree on the law. We do not disagree on whether buying counterfeit products is wrong – it most certainly is wrong as...

Copy Right and Episodes

A "series" of what?

Is it lawful for a person to possess movies on DVD that are counterfeit? Under trademark law: YES, so long as the person maintains them solely...