Is this considered stealing or copyright or what?

You potentially have a trademark case here. In this situation, the best advice is usually to continue with your trademark registration (though,...

Can you sue for copyright infringement in California if the culprits changed the text of your book/novel?

It's a "generally no" with a possible "maybe". When you say "exactly the same concept", it really depends on just how "exactly" and how original...

Only during litigation, if it came to it, would it really be decided whether this is considered a transformative work. I, personally, do not think...

Photographer suing us for using his image on a flyer on a bulletin board

The photographer sent this letter, or his lawyer did? Do you know who posted it, or did he post the flyer himself as a scam? It is very unlikely...

Do you have too copyright each volume, or book, to a graphic novel series?

You may wish to register a copyright to each of them. While a copyright to the series protects that series, it is generally a better idea to...

Can I sue to get my IP back?

This is VERY dependent on whatever agreements you signed with the company. Depending on the agreement, you may have rights to your product, you...

You say that it is for personal use and you will be making no profits off of it. Will you be selling it, but just at cost? Or are you making one...

What different licenses and from whom do I need so I can make a smartphone app to teach how to play copyrighted songs in piano?

Most bands on larger labels, and some who are not, will have spent the money on copyright protection of not only the recording of their music, but...

Copyright law...image on old record album

That is actually recent enough where it may still be protected. There may be a small chance of the copyright owner finding out about your use of...

Usually the recommended way to go is to use public domain music or to contact the copyright owner for permission. There are also a number of songs...