How Do I Give a TV show Permission to Use Graphic Design?

Hi There, Logos give rise to considerations under both copyright and trademark. It sounds like you want to grant a "license" to use your IP for...

Can I use the word Hawks when creating Seahawks themed gear or should I leave it out?

Hi There, Avvo is great for general questions about a particular area of law. For the more specific answer you are seeking, I would recommend...

Starting a non-profit in the space of startup accelerators. Concerned about paperwork signed for my current job.

The answer to this question depends on a number of factors, including the type of work you performed for the non-profit and the nature of the...

I recommend that you speak with an experienced trademark attorney. If the mark you wish to use is identical to one that is already registered with...

Am I infringing trademark law?

To determine whether your mark infringes the mark of another, we ask whether there is a likelihood that consumers will confuse the two marks. At...

Not really. This is a complicated area of law, involving a variety of state laws, and it is fact-dependent. I would echo the opinion of my...

Can I use southern winds apparel for my business name even if there is another company named southern wind ranch

Avvo is great for general questions about a wide range of legal issues. It is not a forum for complimentary trademark clearance analyses. Your...

Without even looking at your artwork, I can answer this question. Can you be sued? Yes. A related question is whether you will ultimately...

Is a business registered in the selling of cannabis different enough from a social network company to be tradmarked?

Your question raises a lot of issues that should be discussed with an attorney in confidence. Not on a public forum. The analysis of whether your...

If someone uses an image from inside my store on a website for commercial purposes without permission do I have legal recourse?

It depends. The analysis is heavily fact-dependent, and there is simply not enough information in your question to give any real analysis. I...