Can I use the copyright notice "C John Dow" where the C is in circle? .

Generally, use of copyright notice or the c in a circle symbol, does not require permission from the Copyright Office. However, generally,...

Can I make copies of a magazine article and use it as a basis for a unit of school work?

If you are an educator, under certain circumstances, you may be able to reproduce materials for teaching: See:...

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

Am I covered under free use?

Generally, if you use copyrighted characters, without permission of the copyright owner, for your own web show, you may be liable for copyright...

Can i change my name from "Blessed Is She" to "Blessed Is She Today" ?

Generally, if you are using a trademark in commerce, which is confusingly similar to someone else's prior existing trademark, then there may be a...

Generally, trademarks are for example, names and/or symbols used to identify goods/services which are sold/rendered. Patents are directed...

What is the best way to let a school district know they cannot use an NFL logo

You could theoretically send an anonymous letter to the NFL or the Denver Broncos organization regarding possible trademark and/or copyright...

You may need at least a mechanical license; you should discuss with an intellectual property attorney in private consultation.

If you use famous fictional character names, there may be trademark and copyright infringement issues and you may be liable for infringement; you...

Do I need to get permission from a local business to use their name and business illustration in a children's book?

Although you may argue fair use, deminimis use, and/or make first amendment arguments, It may be more prudent to make up business names, rather...