DBA name and another owner of a Internet website with same name.

Business names and trademarks are used differently (even though one can be used as both). From a business point of view, however, many parties...

Is it legal to run an online competition, purely determined by skill, with a cash prize throughout the United States?

Without answering your question, running an online sweepstakes or contest requires a lot of steps and quite a bit of legal work. Little factors...

Can I legally sell my paintings if I paint and collage pictures from printed material? Details below

This is a very common type of question and the answer is usually a resounding 'no.' Using the value of the intellectual property of another to...

Determining copyrights from this time period can be a bit tricky as it depends on several factors such as a) was the work published; b) if...

Using the strength and popularity of another's intellectual property, be it trademark or copyright, is likely an infringement. If this were not...

I am in the middle of a fraudulently filed copyright infringement lawsuit. I can prove it.

This is a common issue copyright attorneys bump into. A copyright attorney that routinely handles copyright infringement cases will understand...

What should I be doing in concerns to this logo, and other possible business?

Generally, ownership of a copyright starts with the author of a work. However, these rights can be licensed, transferred, and, otherwise, sold. ...

Recently old videos of my wife were posted online, I'm assuming by her ex before me. What's our case, and how do we go about it?

You will need to contact an attorney and provide them with additional detail to review all your options. For example, how old are the videos? Who...

If I created a logo and I need to show it "in use" so i can get it trademarked is it ok to add the TM sign with it?

Adding a "TM" signifies that you are using something as a trademark and is always appropriate (whereas the "(R)" can only be used for trademarks...

If I create an elearning game based on a real game, how do I comply safely with copyright issues?

Creating a game based upon the intellectual property of another could lead to copyright and/or trademark infringement. Does your game...

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