Is it illegal to sell the name of a show on clothing?

Yes, you could get sued. This would more than likely be trademark infringement, because by using the exact same logo as the respective company, it...

Copyright protection is automatically granted once a work of art is in a "tangible medium of expression." An animated short is a tangible medium of...

I will have to say that there's a difference between paying homage to a character, and just placing them in your game. If you wish to create a new...

Trademark law stems from use in commerce. So one question is if the car club has used the logo on merchandise, advertising, a website, or something...

It's unfortunate that your Etsy store is being shut down. However, without knowing the entire situation, it's difficult to know if either you, or...

An idea can not protected, but the expression of an idea can be protected. The idea that you have characters stranded on an island is not...

Defamation is the oral or written communication of a false statement about another that unjustly harms their reputation. Without knowing more, it's...

Do I have any mandate to respond to this? What are the repercussions should I choose not to?

It's hard to tell without more information. An attorney would need to evaluate the entire letter and let you know what the best course of action...

No, you can not sell the t-shirt with the Red Sox logo on it. It would be considered trademark infringement, as you would be using their logo to...

Can I recreate the champion logo and rename it with my band?

The big question you need to ask yourself is if consumers would be confused upon seeing your logo in the marketplace. In this specific example,...