Say I wanted to use a phrase from GoT in a book, would it be copyright, trademarked, or plagiarized?

Generally, a very short phrase would not be copyrighted, although use of a very short phrase may be infringement of a larger work. A short...

Generally, even if you cease and desist, you may be sued for at least, damages. You should discuss with an intellectual property attorney in a...

Can I sell photos I’ve taken of famous people if give 100% of profit to charity?

Generally, a violation of the right of publicity may include using someone's image for an arguably exploitative purpose, and that may include using...

Can I make a personal Christmas ornament with a picture of a poster of Audrey Hepburn that I have hanging in my house?

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

Is it copyrightable ?

Generally, today in the U.S., copyright occurs when a work having a modicum of creativity is fixed in a tangible medium of expression. You...

Is it copyright infringement ?

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

Can i Promote my brand through sports highlight videos?

If, for example, you have appropriate written permission from the appropriate sports team and/or league for using the sports highlight videos, for...

Major toy company assumed the name of our branded childs products.

On the surface, it appears you may have a claim for at least, infringement of a common law trademark, and/or a trademark which is registered in...

Generally, students would typically own the copyrights to art they created in school or outside of school absent a work made for hire situation or...

In an online template for client contract of resume service, if they do not mention a copyright, is it plagiarism to copy text?

Generally, copyright notice is helpful to potentially reduce the chances of a so called innocent infringement defense, where if someone is an...