I disagree with the advise offered here thus far. In these cases you are asking for trouble keeping the labels on the bottles because it would then...

Can you create an art object that looks like a NFL team mascot or logo and not infringe on any copyright Or logo ?

Yes, that is straight up trademark infringement. Anytime you present a false association, sponsorship, endorsement or other affiliation with a...

Am I legally able to refer to mainstream Superheroes by name and backstory in content being sold to teachers?

You are of course permitted to use any trademark descriptively in text to refer to the mark holder. This is called "nominative fair use" and why a...

Who should I seek out in regards to acquiring the Pro Bono legal assistance of an Intellectual Property Lawyer?

It certainly sounds like you have some very good arguments to make and of course the next best step is to get a proper legal analysis so all the...

To chime in, maybe is the only available answer. In general, you can title your CD anything you like even if that possesses a trademark. This is...

What appropriate licenses do I need?

Any state or city licenses or permits involved will have nothing to do with the IP or trademark issues. These are general compliance requirements...

I am having a difficult time protecting my artwork from people stealing my property rights. I know I have a good case.

Of course these scenarios are entirely fact based and without further details there is not much we can add. VARA really speaks to "moral rights."...

Using Fairy Tales for creating a Video Game, Legal ?

Good question. Just a quick note on copyright law, which as you know can be enforced in many jurisdictions around the globe through treaty although...

Well, to answer your question directly, no, it is not illegal to merely photoshop the pi of a celeb. What is unlawful is using any name, image or...

My first suggestion here is to just stop everything and seek a proper legal consult so all the details can be clearly understood and a best course...