Copyright includes at least the exclusive rights to reproduce the copyrighted work in copies, and to prepare derivative works based on the...

WIll I get sued if I show a action figure on you tube?

Generally, if you put someone's copyrighted and trademarked characters into a Youtube video, without appropriate permission, there may be at least...

I have developed a product and want to know if I can use the word Yoda in the name of the product?

Generally, you should do a US full trademark search which would include at least, USPTO registered trademarks, USPTO pending trademark...

How do I find out what Disney material is up for fair use?

Generally if you use quotes and images, for example, from a movie, you may be liable for at least copyright infringement. There may be arguments...

How do I go about trademarking my logo on a federal level?

You may want to file for a U.S. trademark application. Generally, you should do a US full trademark search which would include at least, USPTO...

Hi, i was wondering if i can legally create a website that has any actor, actress, mayor, senator, legislator, judge, an so on

Generally, if you use someone's name or image for commercial purpose you may be liable for violating their right of publicity, however, there may...

What needs to be done to get a song copyrighted?

Generally, a musical composition and/or a sound recording may be able to be registered. See:...

With trademarks, does the USPTO distinguish between downloadable software or do they consider them all the same?

Generally, a description of goods/services involving software may include further details in terms of what the software is used for, and it is...

Can I buy a cutting board, cut off the original brand, burn a design into it and then sell it?

Generally, if you take someone's branded product, remove the original trademark, and resell with a different trademark, you may be liable for...

If you make and sell a t-shirt with your high school team logo on it, without permission of the trademark owner, you may be liable for, at least...