Can I write a book about an artist (for example, Picasso)?

Yes, of course. That is exactly what an "unauthorized biography" is. Acquiring "life rights" from the estate, etc. is always beneficial because it...

Using characters created thru an Ap for commercial use

To chime in, I agree with the others. I would not invest in this unless you have a concrete understanding because as the others have noted the fact...

How to best respond and negotiate settlement for a copyright infringement demand notice, due to use of an image on a website?

There is always more than one way to approach these situations and in many cases doing nothing is a valid strategy. I suggest that you consult...

Can I start a company with the same name that an NBA player uses on his tshirts?

Just because I place the phrase "Love, Peace & Beer" on a shirt does not make that a trademark. That could also be just ornamental use. But it...

Can a family member copyright family information?

No, that doesn't even make any sense. Copyright protects creative expression and the creator's rights in a work. The fact that she has collected...

Yes, you are free to call your characters anything you want. What you are not permitted to do is present a false association, endorsement,...

How can I coin a phrase? More specifically, it's a name of a parodied fictional character.

There is no way to coin a phrase. You either get credit for having coined it or not. The Hip Hop community argues about this crap all the time....

Does fair use apply to our use of image on our blog?

You had no right to use that photo without permission. What you should have done, is go to a place like Getty Images and pay a license fee to use...

Music copyright question

Way too fact specific for this simple Q&A platform. As a co-author you are free to do what you wish with the material unless you have a written...

Hi, I need to know what type of lawyer I would need to speak with

Before you sign anything or make any commitments you should be speaking with your own IP attorney so everything is clear. I suggest that you...