Would it be ok to use the in-house designer of a Chinese manufacturer?

More details would be needed but using a designer overseas could certainly leave you holding the bag if the design they create for you infringes on...

Can I write a letter of protest to the Trademark office if one of the terms in the mark is descriptive and is similar to mine?

If you are staring down the barrel of an opposition, it would be best to consult with an attorney to develop a strategy going forward. A Letter of...

Is it against likeness or libel laws to make a game featuring JFK?

This is something that could be ok to do without a license/permission but you would need to discuss the details first with an attorney.

I am using Disney characters in my graphic art but it is not direct replicas of the characters in films. Is that copyrighting?

Attorney Burdick is correct. However, even beyond the issue of copyright infringement, using another's materials opens you up to suit. So, at the...

Anti-disparagement clauses from vendors have been a hot topic in the news lately as more and more parties are slipping these into services...

Can a Celebrity force Tumblr (a social media site) to reveal the identity of the blogger?

The courts can direct a company to turn over its users information.

I'm downsizing and I want to digitize some of my books and then sell the books. Is this "fair use"?

I respectfully disagree with attorney Thomas. While he is correct the first sale doctrine does give you the right to sell the physical copy of...

I agree with attorney Redinger. Independent creation, even if an identical work is created, is not a copyright infringement. The question of...

Once an intent to use trademark is assigned to an examining attorney, how long does it take for the USPTO attorney to review it?

We usually use three months as a good rule of thumb...the time can be a bit shorter or longer depending on the time of year, the Examiner, etc. ...

We have created shirts that make fun of Chipotle. How does the Fair Use Parody Law protect us?

'Fair use,' which 'parody' is a part of, is a complex analysis. However, generally, 'parody' works are more fair when used to comment/critique...