Can I write a novel set in the Mass Effect Universe if I only use locations and species?

Copyright includes at least the exclusive right to prepare derivative works based on the copyrighted work, and it appears you may be doing that and...

What IP issues are involved in publishing a book for profit that contains many quotes of many people from various sources?

Depending on what the quotes are and how they are used, there may be at least, copyright and trademark infringement issues. If names of...

Can I use an excerpt from one sentence from a poem (by a living US poet) in a video piece, without permission from the poet?

Although, generally, very short quotes may not be covered by copyright, it would be important to see the quote, and generally use of a short quote...

Can I use cartoon characters with my logo to put on a shirt without permission?

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

How do I know what [legal] documents to ask for when hiring a small game company to do work for me?

Generally, you would typically want, at least, an agreement which makes it clear that this is a work made for hire and you would be the author and...

Preregister copyright for a book with a game based on it that is already preregistered?

Generally, there are various reasons you may want to do preregistration, but preregistration is not a substitute for registration of copyright....

There may be, at least, certain rules in terms of video recording of the cheerleading competition which are implemented by whoever puts on the...

As far as copyright, on the surface, various Mother Goose nursery rhymes may be in the public domain, however, there may be trademark concerns...

I have a registered trademark in one class, if I want to register the same name in an additional class what am I required to do?

Generally, you would need to file a new trademark application. You should discuss with an intellectual property attorney in a private...

You may be liable for copyright infringement as well as for violation of the model's right of publicity; you should discuss with an intellectual...