Would I be infringing on trademark or copyright?

Generally, if the original trademark is still on a product which you have modified, you may be liable, for at least trademark infringement, because...

Is a scientific discovery or fact copyrightable?

Copyright does not protect ideas, rather expressions. In addition, generally, there may be, at least, fair use, deminimis use, or first...

Can I use digital versions of copyrighted artwork freely ?

It appears that various museums have provided Google Cultural Institute with access to various works. You would need to get appropriate...

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There may be question of whether your "summary" is a derivative work, and whether you would be liable for copyright infringement for preparing a...

Similar Name but the company seem to have stopped using it

Generally, you should do a US full trademark search which would include at least, USPTO registered trademarks, USPTO pending trademark...

There are many trademarks, including many U.S. registered trademarks, which have a city name as part of the trademark. Generally, you should...

The casting in resin, at least, is arguably modifying the product and/or creating a derivative work. Copyright includes at least the exclusive...

When someone makes a book and base a character off me real name and everything, but then "reboots" it by changing the name?

There may be issues of at least, defamation, false light, and invasion of privacy. You should discuss with an attorney licensed in Texas in a...

Generally, there are, at least, trademark and copyright infringement concerns, however, you may make deminimis, fair use, and/or first amendment...

Can I sell an image made in another's likeness?

If you use someone's image for commercial purpose you may be liable for violating their right of publicity. If you used someone else's...