Just a question, no facts? Attoneys deal with facts and the law, and without sufficient facts we cannot apply the law. What you probably need to do is go see a trademark attorney about this for a full discussion.

You should consult with a copyright attorney such as myself to see if it's necessary to get permission for the use you have in mind. Then, if we determine it is necessary, then we would make a few phone calls and find out from whom we'd need to get permission.

It's determined by different treaties, and also by the practical realities of how different countries enforce copyright laws. You would need to consult with an international copyright lawyer, and you would have to give much more specific factual information in order to get a meaningful answer... View More

Probably not, especially if they are using it as a trademark for games. But we would need to know more facts to give you a definitive answer.

The fact that you're not in the same industry is an argument you can make in defending the case, but there is no guarantee you will prevail. You should hire experienced trademark litigators like my firm.

You can combine the name and tag line in one trademark application but that might limit your ability to enforce them when used separately.

Most likely the answer to your question is no, you cannot use a song without permission of the copyright holder. If the song is in the public domain you may use it.

Yes, they are protected under Copyright law.

It really depends under what circumstances you gave your idea to that company: did you sign an NDA (non-disclosure) agreement, or entered into any other contracts with the company, did you work for the company, and if yes, then in what capacity (e.g. independent contractor, employee, etc.), and so... View More

I would recommend registering your work for better protection. You can do it on-line at USPTO.gov (for registering trademarks) and at copyright.gov (for copyrights). Just make sure to search for similar trademarks. I would recommend consulting an intellectual property attorney - some would charge a... View More

First consider whether the lyrics may be in the public domain, for example, if the song is over 75 years old. Assuming the song is protected by copyright, unfortunately, there is no "objective test" for how many words you can quote. In general, reproducing a copyrighted work for... View More

There is no requirement that you hire a trademark lawyer. However, some reasons you might want to hire one are: (a) to ensure that a trademark is what you really need (many people confuse a trademark with a copyright or patent); (b) to conduct a search to ensure your mark is not infringing someone... View More