Can an organization copy a picture from Pinterest or Flickr or by some other means, a copyright the picture?

I agree with the previous answers. I'd also like to point out that you can consider doing something "transformative" with the picture, such as...

How do entertainment lawyers work?

Entertainment lawyers are generally (but not always) lawyers with a focus on either intellectual property, business within the entertainment field,...

Trademark Vs Common law Trademark.

A few things: This is a prime example of a situation where you need to consult a trademark lawyer, asap. We can give you general tips here, but...

What is the best way to reuse T Shirts with graphics and logos without facing legal action?

I agree with my colleagues. Generally, reselling an item unaltered is allowed (unless the original sales agreement expressly forbid it). You,...

As others have said, buying something legally and then reselling it is GENERALLY fine. The things to look out for are making sure that the sales...

Who can I discuss with on whether to go for a patent or to try to license my product idea?

Lawyers disagree as much as anyone else because we all have different experiences, have seen different things work or not work, have different...

Is is legal to up-cycle someone Else's comic?

In addition to the views of different circuits (as my colleague has already mentioned), there will be different arguments which could be...

I have ideas for three new products. What's the next step?

You do not need a physical prototype or computer generated model. HOWEVER, until you have a physical prototype, you don't necessarily know exactly...

As an artist I produce wrote and performed my own album. Do I copyright as all three.

Go speak to a copyright attorney with experience in the music industry. You need to discuss your album, the writing, individual songs, etc. The...

Can I be sued for selling product that I didn't know was counterfeit?

Yes, you can absolutely be sued for this. Hopefully they are just sending you a cease & desist letter, and would only go so far as pursuing an...