Do I need to ask permission to include news from websites in my app/use their logo?

You should show exactly what you are going to do to an intellectual property attorney in a private consultation. However, generally speaking...

I would like to trademark my company name and a slogan??

You can potentially file for a U.S. trademark application for the company name and the slogan. You should discuss with an intellectual property...

Hi, I commissioned an artist to draw me a digital picture.

A "work made for hire" if that is possible in this situation, requires a written agreement "signed" by the parties. From what you are saying it...

Can I tell an artist that I have commissioned to not share the work I had them make for me?

Assuming the artist is not your employee, there would need to be a written agreement either to potentially establish work made for hire, if that is...

Copyrighting a photo

It is possible for someone to have a copyright on a photo they take of someone else's home. In terms of whether someone is permitted to even...

My relative opened business under my name without my knowledge.

You should consult with an attorney, who hopefully will start contacting the bank and all appropriate authorities and/or start legal action to...

If you are giving away money, in some type of contest, there are probably going to be many laws, rules and regulations involved, even if the...

Food Manufacturer Meeting to discuss a Product Improvement

It will be difficult to protect your concept, at least from a patent standpoint. Here is link to an article from the USPTO which may or may...

Is describing someones artwork a violation of a copyright?

Copyright includes the exclusive right to prepare derivative works. However, you describing someone's artwork, does not appear, at least on the...

Protecting intellectual property of a song copyrighted in 1918 by a family member

Assuming this was registered or published in 1918 then as far as U.S. copyrights (not state law rights), it appears that U.S. copyright term would...