Legal Question in Intellectual Property in California

I have a business idea that utilizes artist song names and movie titles as a basis for my product. I never actually reference the artist name or song/movie title. Is this considered trademark infringement?


Asked on 11/22/09, 5:56 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Bryan Whipple Bryan R. R. Whipple, Attorney at Law

Depends entirely upon what you mean by "utilize" and "reference." My advice is to think in terms of "profit from," and if the phrase fits, the business idea is risky.

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Answered on 11/27/09, 7:15 pm


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