I would like to know if it is illegal or a potential civil issue to manufacture and sell in the US handbags that look

You note: Not famous designer. Response: All products are designed. When you make note of the fact, therefore, that a product was created "by a...

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Copyright law grants to everyone the right to "cover" a song -- that is, to perform the song publicly or to perform and record the song onto a cd...

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Do I need an Internet Trade Name?

This is a scam played on non-Asian based companies. The sender of the email typically asserts it is the domain name registrar in China or...

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I would like to know if it is illegal or a potential civil issue to manufacture and sell in the US handbags that look

I agree with Ms. Koslyn. If handbag consumers will recognize the handbag that you intend to offer for sale as one coming from a particular...

How do translations fit into copyright law?

The original work is in the public domain. The translation is not. As noted, you need permission to use excerpts from the translation.

Why can't users upload videos with copyright content even though they aren't gaining profit from the videos?

Query: Why is it illegal for users on youtube to upload videos that contain copyright content? They are not selling the videos or gaining profit...

Can a new business open with a similar name, file for trademark and force me to give up the name I've been using for years?

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Trademark I have owned and used for 9 years has been registered as a service mark in my state by someone else. Is this legal?

As Ms. Kosyln notes, you need to speak with a trademark attorney. There are just too many facts yet to be disclosed that will be important in...

Who's right

As noted, your photographs are protected by copyright law so you should inform the world that your photographs must not be reproduced. You can do...