I agree with Attorney Ballard's response. On the copyright front so long as the material was purchased legally it can be made into other things and...

Can I start a corporation with the same name that a competitor already has as his website URL?

You really cannot expect to receive any clearance advice here on the trademark, which is really what this is about because there are a number of...

How do I stop someone from using the name I coined for my drill team

As noted, we would first need to understand whether the use of the name is in fact trademark use meaning the name identifies a good or service in...

Can i put a celebrities face on my product?

The issue is whether the use of the name, likeness or image of the celeb violates their right to their own publicity and privacy. Generally, using...

The issue is whether the use of the name, likeness or image of the celeb violates their right to their own publicity and privacy. Generally, using...

Can he publish my songs?

As noted, you can properly register the material with the US Copyright Office and you can enter into a written agreement with your friend that...

Does a trade name register and reserve a business name or do I have to form a LLC?

You can reserve a business name at the state level. But merely registering a business name with the state or county conveys NO rights to use that...

Do I need to pay for copy rights if I want to compile old arcade games & credit their creators?

There is little doubt in my mind based on the little I know about your venture that it would require a license to use this material. Copyright...

What are the prerequisites of a satirical website, and what steps do I have to do to avoid copy-right infringment?

All such cases are extremely fact sensitive and we have no facts here. Any lawyer would need to know exactly what you are doing, what material you...

I want to design and sell my own college campus maps, will I run into any trademark or licensing issues?

The specter of an issue exists for sure, but in general, you would be free to design your own non-infringing map. The problem is making sure you...