For a defamation action, you need to make a false statement to another, usually with the intent to harm that does cause harm. Speaking to your...

I wanted to take some steps to make the use of existing software proprietary. Is that allowed/possible?

Matters like this touch on several areas of law including patents, copyright, trademark, and contract law. Before you go any further you would do...

Can you buy from wholesale then modify the product to resell?

Attorney Burdick is correct that more information is needed. Notwithstanding, this is a common question posed on Avvo and the answer is almost...

Halloween costume?

Trademark infringement occurs when consumers are confused as to the source of a particular good/service. In the context of a Halloween party I...

Copyright and Parody

Attorney Thomas is correct; parodying a song sends up big smoke signals that may invite someone the owner to cease use of the song, a demand for...

Generally, phonetic equivalents and the like are considered the same by not only your university but the Trademark Office. This is the same reason...

I want to set up a site where people can talk about tv shows. Would using the names of the tv shows as topics be illegal?

While certain de minimis uses, such as simply stating the title by itself may be permissible, any determination is going to require more details...

CANYOU BE FIRED FOR A FACE BOOK POST?

More information is needed but, yes, generally you can be fired for any non-discriminatory reason in most states.

Can I get sued for unwittingly selling fake merchandise?

The short answer is, yes, if the shirts are fake you can be liable for selling them. Is there something to make you believe they are fake? ...

If part of the business name I want to have is already a component in another business's name, can I still trademark my name?

If there is a likelihood of confusion is largely based upon the mark itself and the goods/services associated with it. For example, two marks can...