Can I take a photo of an old statue in a museum and use it in a book cover I'm designing?

I angry with the previous answer all around. The older two are fine; the newest one MAY still be protected by copyright. The museum may have...

I am a musician and songwriter. What legal process do I need to go through in order to cover another band's song?

Making a profit doesn't make a difference. Copyright law is not based on profit, but on the owner being allowed to control performances, derivative...

Can I make tee shirts using team colors?

As Atty. Tencza said, it is promising, as long as everything is sufficiently generic. There are relatively few trademarked colors, combinations, or...

Privacy law I asked a question a couple days ago "Can my neighbor use video to incriminate me on my own property?

It is the same answer as before. Your neighbor has the right to record you as described. If he were commercializing the recording, you might have a...

Can I be sued for displaying and blogging about my modeling images?

He most likely owns the copyright. That said, what was your modeling contract with him? I assume you signed a model release agreement. Is there...

Selected as the best answer

You really need to speak to a local, experienced, IP attorney. That isn't a cop out answer, but there are a lot of factors and specifics that need...

What are the requirements for patent disclosure?

Patent pending means just that: pending. If a patent had been filed, it may not publish typically for 18 months. This is whether it was a...

Can a Web service provider, handling Web repair, render a site temporarily unavailable for failure to pay for services rendered?

You need to have the exact details, including any agreements, reviewed by an attorney. If the agreements do not allow you to turn off their site...

Do products must be labelled where they are made, such as "MADE IN CHINA" ?

There are requirements for labeling country of origin. The bigger issue here (potentially), is that "German Batteries" may be viewed as fraudulent...

Does a

You should cite sources, yes, and any direct quotes from them may need permission, depending on the source, as it may be copyright...