I am a published author. My books are being sold and I have received nothing. Do I need legal assistance?

Good Morning! I echo my colleague Hsuan-Yeh Chang that there more information is needed before we can assess whether and to what extent you have...

Is there any risk involved launching a business before its name and logo are trademarked?

Trademark rights arise from use of the mark in commerce. The risk is not that someone will "buy" the trademark before you. Instead, there may be...

If you have already received an office action citing likelihood of confusion, you need to consider the possibility that you could face an...

Consult with an attorney. Without seeing the rest of the OA, it's hard to speculate on whether and to what extent you and/or the LLC are protected....

At this point, there is insufficient information to opine on the legality of using the DISNEY and NASCAR marks on certain YouTube channels. ...

How do I start a business using an existing product for an entirely different purpose and industry?

This question raises far too many issues to respond in this forum. The product you wish to use may be the subject to a patent and/or trademark,...

Whether or not you could held liable for copyright or trademark infringement is a fact-specific inquiry. Therefore, I recommend that you speak...

Is it copyright infringement if my tweet is copied by a popular account, however they change the names from the original tweet.

At this point, there is simply not enough information to opine on your best course of action. If you are genuinely concerned, I recommend that you...

Can data such as exchange rates be copyrighted? What if a website uses its own custom method or algorithms to calculate rate

Hi There, IP protection for software/algorithms can be tricky. A program can be patented as a method for performing a specific function, and...

Can I use the brand names of commonly prescribed drugs in my book?

Hi, Defamation requires falsity. If you are reporting truthful information, you are in the clear. Best of Luck! Jon Jekel TechLaw LLP