Although the spooky season has come and gone, here's an answer for next year's festivities: Try searching on TESS for the word, or on the WIPO brands database. If a mark is registered, you have to determine what classes of goods its being used on, and then compare that to what goods or... View More

It shouldn't be a problem. You can sell books, just can't make copies and sell those copies.

I think you do own the rights. It doesn't appear that the painting is protected by the copyright laws because the artist is not identified.

When you participated in the program 14 years ago and video was taken it is possible that you signed paperwork that gave them the right to use the video footage however they see fit. I am guessing that you would not have any of the paperwork that you may have signed from then.

You may want... View More

Without more it is difficult to determine but the question would be, did the employee create it while under your employment and did you have an agreement that basically said anything created by an employee for the employer belongs to the company etc or did you yourself create the character?... View More

I have seen a patent case that was awarded less than a dollar in damages as they wanted to make a point in a bigger set of battles.

As a practical matter, if you can show that you shipped them back to your supplier for a refund, then it is unlikely that they will chase you. We do not know... View More

Your question does not make sense. Try asking again and give more specifics. One answer would be that the legal aid attorney can charge as stated in the fee agreement.

If you mean creating playlists which include the associated music files, you cannot legally do what you asked about.

If you mean merely posting the names of songs and artists in an orchestrated order as a text file on a website, there wouldn't be an issue under copyright law in this... View More

It appears you likely do have a case for copyright infringement. If you created the album cover, you are the copyright owner. You have the right to determine whether your work is reproduced. One thing to consider is whether your message to him granted him permission to use the artwork. An... View More

It's probably what is called fair use. Technically, that is a defense to infringement, but if you are concerned about your image and improper use of logos, ask yourself this: What do you gain by including these visual elements on your resume? Will the recruiter think more or less highly of... View More

Possibly so, it depends on what goods/services the other trademarks are associated with. A trademark attorney would need to review the other registrations.

Develop a description of your product that does not reveal any of the protected information. Once you get a company interested, pay a lawyer for a Non-Disclosure Agreement, commonly called an NDA. Get it signed before you reveal anything identifiable.

I would say no. Florida has a two party consent law and typically you need both parties to consent to being recorded. The law on this topic varies depending upon circumstances. I suggest that you not do it as improper recording of a person is a criminal law violation in Florida.

The relevant terms of use of Instagram:

You represent and warrant that: (i) you own the Content posted by you on or through the Service or otherwise have the right to grant the rights and licenses set forth in these Terms of Use; (ii) the posting and use of your Content on or through the... View More

Did your phone company tell you that you had violated their EULA? If not, I don't think you have to worry about it.

Maybe. This is a very interesting situation where you are essentially aggregating or curating particular content from another site, and earning money by doing so. The exact way you are conducting your business will likely inform the full answer to your question, and without further details on... View More

There are a few issues raised by your question.

I'll ignore "non copyright version of the song" and address who owns the copyright in a song created by two or more people:

First, you should have a written agreement between you and the producer that expressly assigns... View More

This would be a copyright issue. The case is also fact-specific, meaning that without more information, it will be tough to speculate about whether infringement is likely. If you would like to assert a copyright, you will need to register it. Copyright registration is straightforward, and can... View More

Well, there are likely several options.

First, try to work things out with the other side, and advise them that you believe the work product they provided appears plagiarized and you are concerned about your liability in using/selling the materials. See if they are willing to re-write the... View More

Many states have a "misappropriation of likeness or image" cause of action, which means broadly: It is illegal to use someone's likeness or image without their consent or beyond the scope of their consent. Generally, you do not have the right to use someone's performance on... View More