Attorney Burdick is correct: If these are passing background images it is likely not an infringement. If you would like to read up on the...

If a "DMCA" takedown notice is countered, can the complainant/senders identity be hidden if requested?

When you make the DMCA request, you only need to provide valid contact information. This could be for a Google Voice telephone, e-mail just for...

There are two separate issues here: 1) Copyright-Short phrases and words are not eligible for copyright protection. 2) Trademark-Trademark...

I cannot afford a lawyer and one has not been appointed. what do i need to do?

This question will be answered more thoughtfully and thoroughly in criminal defense; I have changed the practice area.

Who will own the intellectual property if I use an API?

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, copyright originally resides in the creator of the work. Thus, you would likely own the resulting...

Do I need permission to use a trademarked college logo on a phone case for myself if Vistaprint makes it for me?

The short answer is, yes, you would need permission or it would be a trademark infringement. There is a reason your university likely sells...

Regarding Trademarks, does use in commerce mean you have to be successfully selling your goods?

A trademark is used in commerce under 15 U.S.C. §1127 when: (A) it is placed in any manner on the goods or their containers or the displays...

There is a concept of trademark 'fair use' and 'de minimis' use. Essentially, while you cannot appropriate the trademark of another, it is...

Can I get compensation for someone using my image? Can I force them to take it down?

Your image as in of you or taken by you? Regardless of the answer, the answer may be spelled out in your employment contract. If not, copyright...

Importation of Copyrighted Goods See supreme court case: Kirtsaeng v. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

'Grey' market goods and some of the issues surrounding them are extremely complicated issues. An attorney on Avvo cannot analyze your matter...