The particular work itself is in the public domain, yes. However, it's possible that *other* works using similar characters and the like could be protected by copyright law. Though your risk of infringement is low here, your best bet is to still consult with an IP attorney to cover your bases.

Unfortunately this question will be answered with "it depends." If the character/IP is not being used, you may have some solid negotiating leverage in getting a good price. Please consult an IP attorney to help with this issue.

My colleague gave a good run-down of fair use, but didn't answer your question.

If you keep the images to yourself (i.e. don't display the images prominently on social media, make T-shirts, etc.), your risk of infringement here is very, very low.

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Yes. You have options.

Assuming you have a solid case of infringement, you could perhaps file a trademark lawsuit in state court, federal court, or start resolution through whomever is hosting the website (likely ICANN).

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It is possible that this phrase is protected under trademark law. In which case, the scope of your rights could be determined by any prior use of the same or similar mark.

Whether your use of a mark infringes on someone else's use hinges on a number of factors including:

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To conduct a worthwhile patent analysis, please provide an experienced patent attorney with product photos or samples along with the patent(s) at issue.

Your question is unclear if you are making, using, selling, or offering for sale a patented invention.

Most likely not, but it depends on how you plan to use the mark. Trademark infringement is a highly fact-intensive inquiry covering a lot of factors:

(1) strength of the marks, (2) relatedness of the goods, (3) similarity of the marks, (4) evidence of actual confusion, (5) marketing... View More

Most likely not, as a reasonable consumer may think you are providing a false endorsement of a product when you are not the source of that product.

Consult with an experienced IP attorney to review your materials to give you a better idea.

We all have a right of privacy, which includes our "right of publicity." However, if your image was taken while you were in a public place, and/or your image was only briefly shown, it will be much harder to assert your claim. Please consult with an IP/privacy attorney to fully assess your rights.

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This course of action runs a high risk of copyright infringement. Copyright protection extends to television characters and television shows. It is also possible this show has a trademark separately on the show name as well. As always, please consult an experienced intellectual property before you... View More

If someone has the exact mark trademarked you run a high risk of infringement. But it’s possible you could have good counter arguments depending on a number factors. For example, knowing how LK uses this mark in commerce would be highly determinative.

A patent attorney or patent agent can perform a "clearance search" or "freedom to operate" opinion for you. The USPTO and other international patent offices has databases for you to explore as well. The geographic scope of where you plan to sell will dictate which countries you... View More

My colleague above unfortunately has not given you an accurate answer.

Being "published for opposition" is a routine occurrence in the trademark world. This means that your application has been published in the Official Gazette; and essentially allows third parties to object to... View More

This is a tough call, but you are running a risk of trademark infringement and false designation of origin violations. Trademark infringement is a highly fact-intensive analysis, so you should consult with an IP attorney before you embark on this project.

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If you're planning to use movie characters, you run a high risk of copyright infringement. Characters are copyright-protected. Please consult with an experienced IP attorney before you embark on this project to fully assess your risks.

It's possible the rights-holders to the HP series would take issue with this approach. However, you keep the design generic-looking you can minimize your risk of copyright infringement.

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My colleague above failed to account for the "first sale doctrine," which, in most circumstances, permits you to buy parts off-the-shelf and use them in new products. If you buy the products from a licensed retailer/wholesaler, you're most likely in the clear.

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Trademark Infringement is a highly fact-intensive inquiry based on a number of factors including: (1) strength of the marks, (2) relatedness of the goods, (3) similarity of the marks, (4) evidence of actual confusion, (5) marketing channels, (6) degree of consumer care, (7) defendant's intent... View More

My colleague did not provide useful information, unfortunately.

A trademark search can and should be conducted before you begin using a brand in commerce. An experienced trademark attorney can scope a search to your relevant geographic and subject matters to advise you on the risks with... View More