Can I use image(s) from a website in a fictional book I plan to publish as long as I credit the site URL in the end-notes?

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

Does trademark infringement occur for charging to complete private, requested artwork containing trademarked items?

If you print a trademarked name of a college team on a laptop as part of your business, without permission of the trademark owner, you may be...

I'd like to know how much it costs total to have a federally registered trademark

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

There may be, at least, state laws, which impact the enforcement of an overly broad and imprecise contract. In addition, whether there is a...

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

Can I be personally sued for image use on a website which is an LLC?

If the LLC is considered to be an online service provider, and under appropriate facts, it is possible DMCA safe harbor protections may apply....

How do I know what i can and can't use?

If you use products which are protected by trademarks and/or copyrights of others, for making new products, to be sold, there would be, at least,...

Can my friend sue the singer/rapper that used his material without his permission?

He may be able to sue for copyright infringement related to the video, and/or violation of his right of publicity, related to someone else using...

Generally, a trademark is an indicator of source of goods/services which are sold/rendered in commerce. Using a short quote for...

When can I sue for copyright infringement?

In, at least, some jurisdictions it is sufficient that the U.S. Copyright office has received an appropriate copyright registration application, in...