Copyright includes at least the exclusive right to prepare derivative works based on the copyrighted work. It would be important, at least, to...

Is it legal to post an outline on a website using the information I have retained from textbooks utilized over the years?

Copyright does not cover ideas. It would be important to determine if your "outlines" are merely ideas or whether they are copies of...

Patent document signing question

There may be an agreement, still in effect, which requires you to assist or sign further documents, or there may not be, and it is possible you may...

If my pal paints pictures of a copyrighted figure and I sell them for him, do we both get in trouble?

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

Generally, use of a someone else's well known trademark without permission, in commerce, may be at least trademark dilution, as well as trademark...

Can I sue for trademark infringement for other business which has similar name to our brand?

If they were using their name prior to your trademark application and prior to your actual use, then they may be entitled to some common law...

High Profile celebrity....used my concept...content...speech and analogy...then named his book after of my concept..

Copyright does not protect ideas, rather expressions. If there is substantial similarity between your expressions, and the celebrity's...

When associating with fandom items what is legal and what is off limits?

Generally if you use the name of a person for commercial purpose you may be at least liable for violation of their right of publicity. In...

Is it legal to use redrawn takes of contemporary art on fashion items for sale?

It would be important, at least, to see your art pieces versus the art that "inspired" them. Copyright includes at least the exclusive rights to...

For how long can I protect my company logo and how much does it cost?

A company logo may be used as a trademark for selling/rendering goods/services. Theoretically, trademark protection may last forever or...