If I buy fabric with a logo on it then make a dress or something out of it do I need permission?

Generally, if you take someone's trademarked product, modify it, but leave the original trademark on it, and sell the modified product without...

Depending on the version of the bible, there may be question of whether this is in the public domain. You should discuss with an intellectual...

Generally, if a logo has a pictorial element and you reproduce the logo, without permission, you may be liable for copyright infringement....

Am I able to take inspiration from an iconic album cover, but produce a different (visually and substantively different) image?

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

Can someone patent the use of a sticker on a non-obvious object?

Generally, you should not disclose a potentially patentable invention in a public forum. It is important to keep your potentially patentable...

Can I use NFL Players names in an app?

Generally, if you use someone's name and/or image for commercial purpose you may be liable for violating their right of publicity. You should...

What is protected by Fair Use Laws? How is content able to be used to avoid copyright, specifically Youtube?

Generally, fair use is looked at on a case by case basis. See: https://www.copyright.gov/fair-use/more-info.html You should discuss with...

Do I need to add trademark symbols to another company's trade words?

Generally, if one is appropriately using someone else's registered trademark, one should indicate that the trademark is registered, and that it is...

Is it legal to buy a shoe and paint it or alter the way it looks?

Generally, if you take someone's trademarked product, modify it, but leave the original trademark on it, and sell the modified product without...

Generally, if this is a design patent, then if the accused product is substantially similar there would be a patent infringement concern. You...