If 'Fletcher v. Peck (1810)' has not been reversed, how can the Federal Circuit be rescinding patents without breach of oath?

It appears that Fletcher v. Peck, (1810) when cited, appears to be cited narrowly in reference to "land" grants. In addition, if your argument...

Is it legal to use video of your son without consent to sell/advertise for a company?

This may be a violation of your son's right of publicity, and he may be able to sue depending on state law, and you should discuss with an...

According to the US Copyright Office, unlike the law prior to 1978, if a work has been registered in unpublished form, it is not necessary to...

Wrote an article in 1996 and now have become aware some of my material was used in a book published in 2007 is this Plagiarism?

It may be plagiarism and it also may be copyright infringement. Even though the book was published in 2007 you may have an argument under the...

Can i take legal action for a business using my artwork?

You indicate that "I created ... for a company", and "now they are using all my work". If you were an employee within the scope of your...

If you sell a poster of film posters each "2x3 inches", you may be sued for copyright infringement for copying the film posters, and selling. ...

Do I need NFL approval to paint the logo of a football team on my product?

You need a license to "paint the logo of a football team on my product", and sell, and it is unlikely that the NFL will provide a license, however,...

There may be a right of publicity which may survive the death of the actress, typically depending on the state law of the state where the actress...

Is there such a law as refund fraud?

It appears that fraudulent returns may be a criminal offense in Tennessee, see:...

Seeking clarification on Fair Use versus copyright infringement

You want to use "names of the characters and their physical depictions" from a single episode of a TV show. There is a substantial concern...