How do trademark search companies check what trademarks have been registered in all 50 states?

Private companies compile the databases and make them searchable. Some of these are free, some are not. Additionally, some of the private search...

Can a business register a business name for you,supply you with the legal credentials and EIN?

More information will be needed as I am not sure I fully comprehend the question. That you had enough information requiring your question to...

Can I prevent someone from wholesale copying the contents of my expired domain and reviving the site with porn links?

I agree with attorney Jaffe. The materials you created for the original website are yours, which gives you the copyright and control of the...

Can I use any photo on my NFL/Fantasy football analysis website as long as I give credit, or do I need to get permission/own?

No. That you cannot afford to pay AP licensing fees is irrelevant in a copyright infringement analysis. Simply giving a party credit for its work...

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Not get paid, break TOS & spreading wrong info.

I am in agreement with my fellow attorneys. More details and specifics will be needed to provide you with anything useful.

My copyrighted publication was translated. The translator is marketing it without my authority. what can I do to make him stop?

Translations of works protected by copyright are generally considered derivative works. The right to sell, copy, etc. derivative works is the...

How can I stop my mother in law and wife from using my personal information and credit card?

Your attorney should be able to assist you with these issues and/or point you in the direction of someone that can. If they are not willing to...

"Use" is a tricky question. The registered business name of a company is not necessarily the trademarked name the business produces its...

Is it legal for someone to create posters (using a graphic design program) that are based on television series, books, etc?

The creators of these shows own the intellectual property rights in the characters and other materials you would be using and/or basing your work...

Do I need a employment attorney

In some states it is illegal to record conversations where both parties are not aware the call is being recorded. You may be able to pursue this...