I assume that you are selling NIke products? If so, and assuming you are getting them through the official distribution channels, you should...

I am writing a novel the main character sings 1 line from a popular song. Does this need permission or is covered by Fair Use?

As noted, I too would not think that is a problem. Using quotes will generally be permitted. This is largely because using what amounts to a very...

Old copyright infringement question

Your defeatist attitude does you no service. If a "bigger" artist did in fact clip your work I should think this would have the opposite effect on...

My art designs, characters, slogan etc are being used by a growing restaurant chain and removed my copyrights and using my work?

As both my colleagues aptly note, there are a number of factors to consider in such cases, but merely based on your narrative you likely have an...

I was raided by Homeland security for selling counterfeit tees valued at $150,000. I was not arrested.. What are the chances I

With 150K worth of merchandise it is very likely that a civil suit will be filed. The reasoning of course is that you probably made money here and...

To chime in, here is my two cents on LZ and the like. Any business that calls themselves "legal anything" and uses taglines like "we put the law on...

Can anyone provide insight on new language for the Intellectual Property agreement section under Paypal effective 7/1/2015?

As my colleague notes, no one here is going to be able to offer a binding legal opinion as this is just a simple public Q&A platform. This is your...

Website designer, graphic designer or animator contracts

You will need the NNN (non-disclosure, non-use, etc.), work-for-hire/assignment, indemnification, service level terms, among others. All of these...

Who has the legal right to use a name of an industry lobby group when two different parties are using the exact same name?

As some of my colleagues note, if your use was in fact "use in commerce" as a trademark then you have acquired common law rights, but these rights...

Is it legal to make and sell items using licensed fabric or fabric with copyrighted images?

The answer you receive here is not uniform across all IP rights. Under the first sale doctrine, you will likely obviate copyright infringement. But...