domain name dispute

i recently received a cease and desist order from a law firm regarding one of their clients. it seems they think LOFTCREATIONS.COM is too similar to ANNTAYLORLOFT.COM. i think this is ridiculas. am i crazy?

Officially licensed merchandise

If I have purchased officially licensed decals from a wholesaler/retailer, can I then use these decals incorporated into a crafts project to sell online, if I state that I am not affiliated with, nor work for such and such organizations, that however I--name removed--use officially licensed & manufactured product within my craft project? Is this acceptable, or will it get me into trouble?

llc or corporation

I own hundreds of domain names . I want to shield my self in case some one sues me for misusing a domain or if a domain is involved in trademark dispute. Will transfering the domains from my name to a LLC or Corp shield my other domains and me

Trademarked Products in Photos

I am designing the menu and a website for a restaurant in Baton Rouge, LA. I had a photographer take shots of each dish, and many of the photos contained either a bottle of Tobasco or a bag of Lays potatoe chips. Is it illegal in any way for me to use these photos in the design of the menu or website? Will I need to obtain permissions from those companies to include their products in our photos? I would rather not have to retake the photos if possible. Thankyou for your time.

Do I need permission to use quotes?

I am publishing a book and a calendar, and want to use a number of famous and not so famous quotes. Do I need permission or is it public domain?

Publishing a book

Hello, I'm currently in the process of collecting letters, poems, and short stories from certain people. I would like to know what the process is to publish all information legally. Do I get permission before they submit their items stating that it will be used publicly i.e a book? I would like to know the legal aspect for this type of book writing.

Thanks so much for your assistance!

copyright law - music

Hello,

I purchased an mp3 recording of ''Old McDonald Had a Farm.'' Is the arrangement considered royalty free because �Old McDonald� is in the public domain, or is it considered a copyrighted work?

To be more specific, can I use the arrangement in a video on my sales website, or do I need permission to do so?

Thank you

Patents

I have an idea for a design patent

before spending money on a patent

can i get a provisional patent although i know it would be a design patent that I would ultimately need?

Manufacturers

Say I buy a Hanes or Fruit of the Loom T-shirt. I then do some of my own art work on them and sell them by the avenue of a company I started. Can I get sued by Hanes or Fruit of the Loom?

dilution? unfair competition?

im selling this ''brand x'' products thru ebay, however im not one of their authorized dealer or distributor and had never have any contract with them. Now they are complainting about the prices im selling is too low and also complaint about using their name, logo and complaint about i appeared to be an authorized dealer of their products. But all i use is the name ''brand x'' in the title and description. Can they file an action against me with dilution, unfair competition and possible trademark, trade dress, patent and copyright infringement?

IP Rights- Trademarking and Logos

In general, what makes a logo unique?

My company's logo is similar to that of another company in the same industry--both logos are situated in a black box, share the same tri-color scheme, and have a similar lighting effect. Each logo houses a simple but clearly distinct and different geometric design inside the black box. Each logo displays a distinct company or product name, three and four characters, respectively. Are these logos necessarily too similar based on ''determinants of logo originality?''

Please advise, especially as to what these ''determinants'' are.

Ebay

Is there an attorney out there who is willing to take on ebay?

Software Distributed without EULA

Software distributed without an EULA is installed on a persons computer when they visit the website of the PROVIDER. This software, after installed makes registry entries and places text files on the persons computer which contain a unique digital id. This unique digital id restricts activites a person can perform on the PROVIDERS website. IS it a violation of the DMCA to distribute software which removes the registry entries and text files placed by the software provided by the PROVIDERS website? Please remember, there is NO EULA and this is admitted to by the PROVIDER.

Additionally, the digital id is used to track your activity on the website, restrict your actions on the website, printed on forms that you would give to the public and then used to track how many times you've given it to the public. the unique id cannot be changed and remains constant throughout the life of the software (possibly years) and could be used to compile data on your personal activities on the website and in public. Is it legal to distribute software which removes the Unique ID from your computer.

Removal of the Unique ID causes the software to create a new Unique ID next time you visit the PROVIDERS website and treats you as a new visitor.

lost and found

Hi,

I work at a Zoo and a lot of people leave things here accidentally. My question is what is our legal responsibility for making sure they get their property back. Our current policy is to make copies of the person picking up the lost and found item's ID. Are we allowed to do that? Should we make ourselves that responsible for making sure that the right person picks up the item?

patent license

difference between make and have made in patent licensing contract. how do you interpret it ? what if a third party makes it not based on what the patent owner gave as license

Question about EULA

I purchased a copy of Roller Coaster Tycoon 2. Is it legal for me to install it on as many computers as I want so long as I only play on one computer at a time? It is only possible to play one computer at a time because I only have one CD. Thank you.

Forfiture of Vehicles

if a spouce has thier vehicle forfitured to the police department because of drugs and the other spouce claim in court a petition for the vehicle back but because her name s not on the title or registration is she entitled to petition the court for the vehicle? she has been married to her husband for several years before the truck was taken by the police department they purchased the vehicle together and paid it off in full together. does she have the right. if so do you know of any (Federal, State, or even Tribal) cases?

Copyrights Infringements

I would like to ask you if the following statement is true:

Once a copyright holder sells an item (in this case a phonorecord CD) at retail price the license to that item transfers to the possessor and they have a right to listen to it, transfer it, or sell it at any price they see fit.

This means that somebody can buy a lot of music CDS and reselling wihotou infringement of the Copyrights? Does the first sale doctrine mean I can re-sell music CDS?

intellectual property Q2

Do we need to have manufacturers ok to post their product picture/description if you have the ok from their authorized distributor to post their catalog?

Thanks

jpegs and product names,descriptions

am i required to obtain permission if i want to put manufacturers jpegs and product descriptions on my web site