Making posters from a negative of a famous artist painting

In general, works published prior to 1923 are now in the public domain. If you are planning a venture here, I suggest that you consult with a...

If I copyright an artistic design element and attach it to each one of my t-shirt designs, will it protect me?

Any creative expression will be covered by copyright law automatically. Then you register the work with the US Copyright Office so to perfect your...

You need to clear the term as a trademark for the relevant class(es) of goods and services. No one owns the term in a vacuum. Just like we have...

Are classical paintings public domain?

As noted, most published content prior to 1923 will now be in the public domain. You need to be careful that whatever you use is not a derivative...

Consumer complaint posted on Youtube. Can trademark owner have it removed?

Not so sure what the trademark complaint is here exactly. Using another's mark to refer to that mark holder is not infringement. Yes, federal court...

Do I need permissions to reference other books and articles in my book?

Obviously you can reference another's work in your own work. The degree and extent of content used is the issue. Using quotes will usually be no...

What rights do you have as a designer?

If you suspect that someone is infringing on your trademark, I suggest that you consult with a lawyer in private and discuss your objectives and...

It really would depend on how you use it. As my colleagues note, Disney has a trademark, but so does the company Guess and that doesn't mean you...

I think you are speaking to trademark rights here. Yes, Paramount has multiple registrations for "Mission Impossible" but this does not mean that...

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Can I use karaoke tracts in live performances regularly each week ? Would be organized as a church (501 C3).

As noted, performances during church services are typically exempt. This is not, however, the same thing as using/displaying video content. While...