Does a book like Feminist Ryan Gosling (published without the actor's approval) violate rights of publicity?

Of course one is free to write an unauthorized biography; this happens all the time. In so doing using images of your subject is not a violation of...

To chime in, I agree that this describes a derivative work. Before you make any commitments, I suggest that you consult with a lawyer in...

What freedoms do I have with my registered company name/logo?

You should be using the standard character text exactly as the drawing depicts it at the USPTO irrespective of whether you embed that in some...

May I use the registered trademark sign (®) in my company's logo?

The ® symbol should be placed next to the text word. If you later seek registration for the design mark then you would add the symbol next to that...

You need some actual legal advice here and all the agreements will need to be looked over as well. This free and quite public Q&A platform is not...

Is it trademark infringement?

If what you are saying is all correct, same name, same industry, etc. then of course this can be a problem. But it begs for a proper analysis. For...

Starting up a small photography business, is it wise to copyright and/or trademark copy name?

The purpose if dealing with the trademark upfront is to ensure you are not infringing on another before investing in the mark as well as being able...

Is requiring a donation to access audio considered charging?

You are under the mistaken impression that by not charging a fee you can avoid infringement. You can't. I suggest that you consult with a...

If I'm referencing unlicensed creative property in a free podcast, can I have ads on the podcasts website?

I'm not sure what effect if any running ads plays a part in the analysis. If you have any doubts that you might be infringing on another's IP get...

I think this question is really just about the trademark. Copyright covers creative expression. Any creative expression will be covered by...