Is it possible that I can create my own variations of the character, without being in breach of copyrights?

Your question is appreciated, but what kind of answer do you think you can get here for this kind of highly fact specific scenario? The test for...

What would be the correct way to go about obtaining permission? Or would it be best to scrap the whole idea?

Your ultimate objective is not clear. Many if not most fairy tales are already in the public domain. As a good rule of thumb, anything that was...

You seem like you already know the answer. So long as you stay clear of the trademark issue, the publicity and privacy rights issues and the...

Your scenario is not very clear to me at all. The patent aspect comes into play if you are selling your own brand of product that could be seen as...

What are our options? Can we continue using the GraspFlag name, or is it time to rebrand? What risks do we face?

As you can imagine, we can only provide some generalities here. If you are both playing in the same sandbox you can expect a rejection from the...

What are the basic legal risks in creating movies, books, and other media about real events and people?

In general, your right of freedom of expression goes a long way. You are able to write about pretty much anything and anyone you want so long as...

What should i say When i call and how much should i try to get lowered to? I never done this, any help would be appreciated

Again, stop and do or say nothing further until you have consulted legal counsel in private. We have no idea at this point whether this is even a...

Can they seize my assets if I settle out of court?

What? You are honestly afraid that someone might be able to seize personal assets and you are writing on a free and public Q&A forum? Just consult...

Will I get a trademark for a name for my clothing brand if that word had previously been used on one shirt in the past?

The fact that someone placed a word on a shirt in the past does mean that this was used as a trademark and even if it was, it does not mean that...

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Will I need to get permission to sell from the Big Dogs? Or Can I sell anything created by approved MLB/NHL/etc. manufacturers?

You are free to resell any lawfully purchased item and you are not required to purchase from an authorized source, but doing so ensures the best...