A parody can be fair use and not copyright infringement, however, it would be important to review exactly what you propose doing to see if it is...

Does someone violate the copyright law (DMCA) when they take your letter & post it online w/o your permission ?

If someone posts something online that you wrote, assuming what you wrote has a modicum of creativity and was fixed in a tangible medium of...

Does adding a word to a trademark eliminate infringement upon someone else's trademark?

Generally, if the other trademark is confusingly similar to yours, for related goods/services, then there may be trademark infringement, and it...

You state that the band "will present original arrangements". If you mean, that the band is preparing their own original arrangements, which...

If you use NFL player names for commercial purpose you may be liable for violating their right of publicity; you should discuss with an...

It is theoretically possible to have a DBA and to sign contracts under a DBA. You should discuss with an attorney licensed in Florida in a...

May I advertise that my literary creation is "inspired" by a piece of literature that's still in the public realm?

If you C.S. Lewis's name for commercial purpose you may violate his right of publicity which may survive his death. Also a source identifier...

How best to check for old copyright registrations?

It would be better to have an attorney check regarding the copyright status. How much it would cost may depend on the particular work, and how...

There is something called the experimental use exception to patent infringement, however, this exception is very narrow, and if you build, for...

IP- If I make an original design of a celebrity, with an illustration of them and their name, is it copyright infringement?

If you use the name and/or likeness of a celebrity for commercial purpose you may be sued for violating their right of publicity. If you draw...