Buy the book - there's no problem with what you described.

Very unlikely

Consult with an attorney

Depends if it is available and what context you want to do it

Contact the company that handles the licenses and ask for one.

Contact an attorney for further assistance.

You definitely have to run very fast to talk to an attorney.

There may be some criminal issues as well.

The USPTO will refuse to register a trademark when an identical or similar trademark is already registered. Typically, when a nonprofit is dissolved, it is required to transfer all of its assets and property to another nonprofit. It is possible that another organization may now own the mark.... View More

Probably both.

For beginners you need to consult with an attorney.

In general if you are granting your rights to a company, whether you own or not, it is the company the owner then.

An LLC can be a pass through entity for tax purposes, but can be an independent entity for... View More

You need to contact a patent attorney to get this done.

You most likely have two options depending what aspect of the license plate trim you are trying to protect. If you are trying to get coverage for the ornamental design of the trim, then you'll likely need a design patent. If you... View More

Check the contract he signed with the publisher.

Also check the book if it is the same copyright he registered, if he registered anything.

Contact the publisher of the books you are finding.

They may be left overs, and in many cases royalties do not start until expenses are... View More

Did you actually just type this question into Justia expecting a meaningful response or were you simply talking to another person who happens to own a malfunctioning Amazon Alexa device?

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.

Yes, it sounds like an upsell. Most US authors only register in the US. Are there certain countries where you intend to market your book, and you are particularly concerned that you might have a large audience there, and it might be extensively copied there? If not, tell your publisher no thank... View More

In order to get an answer to this question, you'll need to have a confidential consultation with an intellectual property attorney, so that you can describe what you mean. Your innovation/idea may be protectable by patent, copyright, contract or other types of law, or it may not be legally... View More

This is an interesting question because SCG Power Rangers LLC abandoned one of its Power Rangers registered trademarks (which includes the lightning symbol) back in 2017. Whether or not you can use a trademark without getting in trouble depends on several factors, which can sometimes be clear cut... View More

You would need to be more specific to get a definite answer. Are you wanting to use a generic image of a thunder bolt or one that is used by another company or person? Are you making any money from the Twtich platform?

Hi there. The USPTO determines if marks are similar by the way they sound, not the way they are spelled. So, changing the C to a K would not make a difference.

You may be able to use the word crayon depending on the product. I highly suggest you call and speak to a licensed trademark... View More

Hi there. Unfortuntely there is not a clear yes or no answer to your question without more information. It depends on how the celebrities are portrayed and if your products fall under fair use or satire exceptions, among other things. You should speak with a Texas trademark and copyright lawyer to... View More

1) Copyright covers the expression itself, not the idea. So if you're discussing strategies/approaches/ideas your risk should be low. If this is strictly for educational purposes (i.e. you're only using them for private instruction), this also helps you in a fair use defense to a... View More

You should consult with an experienced patent lawyer. This is not something you should try on your own. Determining whether you infringe a patent is complicated and best left to professionals. A patent lawyer can help you find the relevant patents in your industry and advise you during product... View More

The use of a mark which is similar in sight and sound used for similar goods and or services is infringement. Is the other mark used for sale of similar goods and or services?