Is it fair-use to use an excerpt of a review on my website?

I agree with my colleagues. If you are using a fair amount of the review, you may be infringing. If you use a small amount of a review such as a...

Are video reviews of vehicles copyright or trademark infringements? Is that considered infringement of any law?

Typically the videos you propose would be fair use under section 107 of the copyright statute (I have included a link below). As long as you use...

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Copyright infringement penalty

If the copyright was properly registered, the owner may seek statutory damages. For copyright infringement claims, the minimum is $750 and the max...

Lawsuits

Based off of your phrasing "let's say . . ." I suppose there is a chance you have not posted an infringing picture yet and are assessing your...

Will copyright law bind me from doing this?

The dictionary would be copyrighted. Although a dictionary company could not claim to have a right to the definition itself and prohibit people...

This is an interesting question. if you are thinking of doing something similar, I would highly suggest talking to an IP attorney who can help you...

Does my co-op building have a right to be compensated for being featured in a video game, albeit under fictitious name?

When buildings are in public places they are not typically protected against uses such as the one you mention...people are free to take pictures,...

Using images

You are right to be concerned. Pictures can become part of the public domain for a number of reasons such as if their author specifically...

Could use some advice on how to take a leave from a business I created.

Your business concerns are understandable as it is hard to walk away from a business you have invested so much in. Many more facts would need to...

I have created a product and I am in patent pending. Someone wants to wear them to a Gala in New York. How do I protect myself?

If you have a well-drafted patent application pending, this application itself will protect you, which is why you see many "patent pending"...