The "author" of a copyrighted work and the "owner" of the copyrighted work are two different concepts. When you say "how is it the 'owner' of...

Can i buy a wash cloth from walmart, cut it up, attach it to a teeshirt, a blank, and sell it on the internet?

There are concepts in the law called "Passing off" and "Reverse Passing off". An example of "Passing off" is if you make a purse, and then...

Is it wrong to copy the contents of a CD for my use?

Under 17 USC 117(a)(1), the owner of a copy of a computer program can make a copy if that is an essential step in utilizing in a machine, and that...

Very Large Corp. stole my Idea and I am looking for Someone aggressive to possibly help me for Probono on this.

You should speak to an intellectual property attorney in a private consultation as soon as possible. You may have various causes of action, and...

Am i allowed to resell previously purchased copyright merchandise under first sale doctrine?

I would want to see exactly how you would be advertising and selling the items on your store. Although the first sale doctrine may apply, if...

Do I need permission to use the name and image of American landmarks?

The Golden Gate Bridge and Mount Rushmore are both, at least arguably "architectural works" and you taking your own pictures of these works, by...

You need to explain to an intellectual property attorney in a private consultation exactly what you mean by "use their image as inspiration". ...

Can I sell these photos online?

Dealing with the Landmarks/buildings issue, if we are talking about an "architectural work" in the United States, covered under U.S. copyright law,...

How do I know if its copyright?

Once a work is fixed in a tangible medium of expression it is copyrighted, however, filing for registration of a copyright is very important for...

Legal action threatened by party that was infringing on our intellectual property.

You need to contact an intellectual property attorney, who will review the demand letter and discuss what your options are. Many intellectual...