Do apps that "clean" profanity from novels infringe on authors' copyright?

That is an interesting question. let me preface by saying that I completely do not get why anyone would choose to read a book that is not the...

Question about copyrights/trademarks, especially in retail/apparel.

So, in your own analysis you note that you do not think their is substantially similar to your design which is the test under copyright...

Oh if only it were that easy to say for sure. The test as noted is called substantial similarity. I mean, if your end product has only used the...

I don't know what my next step is I need some legal advice? Where do I go next with a new app?

I suggest that you consult with a lawyer in private and discuss your objectives in more detail. You can start by calling around to several for a...

I am looking to have a former employer take my name, tour portfolio, and likeness off of his site.

In a case like this the facts matter and we don't have then here. So this site will offer advice you can rely upon. In most of these cases, the...

Can i use a picture of a painting from internet and do some work on top of it.

The only answer you can receive here is maybe. As noted already, your work may very be considered a derivative and thus infringing or it may be...

I have made a few wood football helmet wall hangings for friends and was wondering if I could sell them ?

AS noted, this would be infringement and no you will very likely not qualify for a license from say NFL to do this. If you are doing it on a very...

Is there a way we could make signs with major logos without getting in trouble with copyright/trademark laws?

The flat short answer is NO. This is straight up trademark infringement. How great would that be to just make really cool looking signs and sell...

Patent Package Price: How much shall be a fixed fee quote from a competent patent attorney?

Your question is akin to asking a contractor what the cost will be to build a house. Are we talking about a modest two bedroom home built on a slab...

Can our buyer legally place the same item in their catalogue as ours, with slight differences, when we have a copyright?

Like some of the others here, I'm afraid I'm just not as clear on the issue presented here. My instincts are the same as Attorney Ross below, I...