That's a difficult situation. It really depends on what is shown in the photos as far as brands/products and the context in which the images were created. Most likely, the company seeking to use the images would need to get their own release for showing the brands in the movie. But if the... View More

You can register both your service mark and your design mark (logo) at the same time, but each is treated as separate registration applications and evaluated independently (and subject to their own registration fees).

No

Without hearing all the details, it sounds like you've got a valid case of copyright infringement. Feel free to email me to discuss your rights: jason@altviewlawgroup.com

This is a very complex and specific question that cannot be fully addressed on here. As a starting point, this government resource explains the basics of copyright and trademark in the music industry:

https://www.uspto.gov/learning-and-resources/ip-policy/musicians-and-artists-profile... View More

Possibly, depending on the concept. Some original concepts from a show can be protected by copyright. However, copyright does not protect age old concepts that exist in many stories (for example, a group of people of different backgrounds share an apartment or contestants are evaluated by a panel... View More

You should be fine with regards to copyright law. Names and short phrases generally are not covered by copyright.

It means the application was abandoned. This resource discusses what that means: https://www.uspto.gov/trademarks-application-process/abandoned-applications

Not likely a copyright infringement, but quite possibly an infringement of those companies' trademarks. More importantly, I imagine those trademarks would qualify as famous marks and likely registered with the U.S. Trademark Office. I think your venture carries some significant legal risks.

This production company is owned by the comedian, Larry the Cable Guy who has trademarked the phrase "Git-R-Done" in a variety of different classes. If they happen to own the trademark in the class which would include limo/shuttle services, then they have a right to demand you cease and... View More

Registering a business name is a different process involving different rules from registering a trademark. Generally, there are minimal requirements for registering a business name. Often, even if the names are very similar, you can register a business name in Texas. However, the fact that you... View More

Possibly. An attorney would need to review the contract and other documents between you and the television show company to answer this question. Most television production companies will include a clause permitting them to use the content.

Assuming that copyright still subsists in the image, legally, you cannot reproduce the photo without the authorization of the person who created that image.

There is a small body of case law on mimicking a famous person's voice (usually a singer's voice in advertisements) surrounding that person's right to publicity that could be used as a basis to claim legal rights in the sound of one's voice with respect to speech synthesis.

The sale of beer to a minor is a criminal offense, anf if convicted the case will permanently be on your record. Call a local attorney before appearing in Court

It sounds like it may not be fair use because you are making a parody of the Karate Kid movie, not a parody of the song. Although, an attorney would need to review the entire video and understand the context to give a confident answer.

An attorney would need to review the specific product and the allegations of infringement to determine whether her notice is legitimate.

Contact the video game company and tell them about the infringement if it's bothering you. It's up to the rights holder (video game company) to pursue copyright infringement claims.

Most likely, you can sell the products. Generally, you are free to resell what you rightfully purchased. There is a possibility that one of the brands may have brand use guidelines that restrict how you can market their products. An attorney would need to know more to give a certain answer to... View More

Adding ".com" to an otherwise generic description would not make the trademark viable. The ".com" is generally disregarded by trademark examiners. Neither an LLC nor a domain registration provides trademark rights. Someone else could register the same name as an LLC in a... View More