Can I sue if bloggers use my wedding photo to talk about other subjects?

This is not really about what others use your photographs for, but whether they use your photographs without your permission. There are both...

We hired a logo design artist and paid him in full - he's delivered the necessary files we need.

Ideally when you hire someone to do work for your business that may involve creation of intellectual property, the contractor signs an agreement...

If I have a Trademark for fabric wall hangings, will that cover paper wallpaper? They are different classification numbers.

Classification numbers are used as guides when filing an application, but they do not conclusively determine whether two different products are...

Should I appeal my case for a trademark for the 2nd time?

One thing that you might consider is whether you could get a coexistence agreement from the existing business. If you really believe that the other...

If a small business doest have their logo or name registered or trademarked, can someone obtain or buy the rights for the name?

Trademark rights are based on use in commerce. While federal registrations offer many advantages, it is not a prerequisite to obtaining trademark...

What do I do if I recieved a seize and desist letter?

The test is whether your use will create a likelihood of confusion among consumers. If it does, the other company could force you to stop using it....

This is conflating trademark infringement with copyright infringement. If you offer any similar products or services under a trademark that is...

Can I use "Flexr" as my product name? One person has a trademark for an unrelated product, in the same category.

Sometimes an examiner at the Patent and Trademark Office will cite third parties that produce or sell both items as evidence that the two products...

Questions about Trademark Law (specifically, a product in the U.S. with the same name as a company in a foreign country)

With regard to your first question, there is always risk of infringement when you adopt a new trademark. Even a comprehensive clearance search does...

Can I use a popular song in my book without paying royalties?

Probably not. There are several fair use defenses to copyright infringement, but assuming you would be using substantially all the lyrics, and...