I am creating a series of prints based on the poem "The Bridge" by Harte Crane (1930). Do I need permission?

Generally, copyright includes at least the exclusive right to reproduce a copyrighted work in copies, and if you reproduce copies of this work,...

It appears that "Yosemite National Park" is at least a registered trademark owned by Yosemite Concession Services Corporation for goods such as at...

Can I write a book about a video game character and her powers?

Copyright includes at least the exclusive right to prepare derivative works based on the copyrighted work and it appears you may be preparing a...

Generally, there may be a concern with someone changing their name to a famous person's name with the intent to mislead others; you should discuss...

Generally, if information is public record, and is of public concern, then it is possible you may provide the information, such as possibly general...

Can I stop a business from using my logo design?

Generally, trademark rights are based on use, and if the logo was used by the previous owner of the restaurant then the previous owner of the...

There may be a concern, if the person was performing someone's copyrighted literary work, for example, that you may be liable for copyright...

The closer you get to the trademarks and/or copyrights of the Saints or the NFL, the more there is a concern they may sue you for trademark or...

Can I buy the rights to characters?

In terms of copyright law, you may be touching on the problem of "orphan works", where a prospective user cannot easily identify the copyright...

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On the surface, you may have common law trademark rights, such as in a particular geographic area, and may not need to change your name, however,...