My colleagues correctly state that you would likely end up in a trademark infringement suit. In addition to trademark infringement, you could also...

If a trademark is abandoned, can I make a product with that name/images?

Possibly. You would need a trademark attorney to perform a clearance search for you. While the application for registration of the trademark was...

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Self-publishing a joke book for sale. 100% original material. A few jokes have real company names in them. Is this Fair Use?

From those examples that you provide, it appears to be nominal use (referring to the company, which is legal). You would want to meet with an...

I am getting ready to self publish on ebooks. Under the Fair Use Doctrine, would I be able to quote poetry less than 70 yr old?

It depends. This is something that you would need to go see a copyright attorney in private so you can share all the details of your use to get a...

As I am not sure of what 'Salt Life' is used for (yes, I may be living under a rock not knowing) and not being able to visually compare the marks I...

As I am not sure of what 'Salt Life' is used for (yes, I may be living under a rock not knowing) and not being able to visually compare the marks I...

You can sue and could have a claim either under copyright law or right of publicity (I am not sure if by 'my picture' you mean a picture taken by...

The issue that you would have to worry about, if any, would be copyright law. Trademark law would only be an issue if your use would suggest...

My patent lawyer is licensed in texas, can he represent me in florida?

If an attorney is registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) he/she can act as a patent agent in any state in the U.S. ...

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Is it copyright infringement?

You are correct that the photographer (author) who takes the photo owns the copyright. What may be the issue is what is pictured in the...