Do I have recourse against a pot manufacturer who stole my photo off social media and used it in their printed materials ?

Assuming the photo is a U.S. work, you may be able to sue for copyright infringement, after, at least, filing for a copyright registration. You...

Generally, whether a term is "generic" is determined with reference to a particular type of goods/services. For example, the word "car" may be...

Is this make a problem?

Generally, if you take the photo, and assuming not a work made for hire situation, and that you have not assigned copyright, then typically you...

What are my rights if somebody uses famous footage and gives no credit

Generally, you should look at the terms of use of whatever social media your are using. Generally, if you recorded the footage, you may have a...

Copyright includes at least the exclusive rights to reproduce the copyrighted work in copies, and to prepare derivative works based on the...

How the images are copyrighted?

Generally, at least for U.S. works created today, copyright occurs when a work having a modicum of creativity is fixed in a tangible medium of...

Starting a sport cell phone accessory business, do i need licensing using players name and number?

If you use NFL players' names for commercial purpose you may be liable for violating their right of publicity; you should discuss with an...

Image similarity is a problem or not?

Copyright includes at least the exclusive rights to reproduce the copyrighted work in copies, to prepare derivative works based on the copyrighted...

Generally, under the first sale doctrine, you may sell an authentic product that you legally purchased. You should not create the impression that...

Generally, there may be, at least, serious criminal consequences for trafficking in counterfeit goods, so you should consult with a criminal law...