I have copyrighted animation works where I want to protect my characters and the scenes while using a few creative commons photo

It may be important to know which Creative Commons license type is applicable here. Depending on the license type, you may not be able to use...

Do I need to change my company name?

You need to, at least, have an intellectual property attorney determine how long this other party has been doing business, and how extensive their...

What does "filed during the 28th year of the initial term" mean for determining whether a copyright has been renewed?

It appears, in example, that assuming work published before registration, then copyright "secured" on April 8, 1947, and first term ran out on...

Firstly, it is always better, if possible, to have a U.S. trademark registration, if you are using a trademark in interstate commerce in the U.S....

What are the legalities behind selling products that have been posted online as a DIY project?

You would need to show each DIY product to an intellectual property attorney in a private consultation, who would then to examine, at least,...

Can I duplicate a product and make my own changes without infringing?

You need to get a written formal legal opinion from an intellectual property attorney in a private consultation. You may be able to use the...

Is it legal to publish a book or website with images of current celebrity lookalikes?

There may be issues here regarding violation of rights of publicity by use of name, image or likeness of celebrities. In addition, there may be...

You may need to get various copyright licenses, such as possibly, at least, "sync" license, if you are synchronizing with visual media, and a...

Could I use copyrighted/trademarked logos in a digital graphic design portfolio piece?

You should not use other company logos. You may be able to refer, in some limited way, to other companies, but you should have an intellectual...

If I have a tagline that I want no one else to be able to use, is that consider copyrighting or trademarking?

Typically a tagline or short phrase may be trademarked if you are going to use, for example, to sell goods or services. However, the longer...