If I'm not mistaken, this is not the first time you are asking this question here. Unlike my colleague, I would not conclude that you cannot do...

Copy write laws?

As noted, it depends. IF it amounts to a directory then you would be free to list business names taken form public databases. Much in the same way...

How much of a cartoon character can I reference in a derivative work before it is considered infringement?

I agree with my colleagues and believe Attorney Bockhop summed it all up very succinctly. As noted, how substantially similar to the work as a...

Can a draw a picture of The Beatles, Baltimore Ravens logo, Marilyn Monroe, etc and sell it?

An artist is free to draw anything they want. Whether what you draw crosses the line to infringing on another's IP or their right to privacy or...

I'd like to film a parody that requires visual use of a fast-food chain's logo. Is this trademark or copyright infringement?

While we appreciate the question, no one here could answer without knowing exactly what you plan on doing. Your use of another's trademark in the...

Copyright / Patent or trademark

I would honestly just stop and go no further until you have taken the time to discuss your plans and objectives with an IP lawyer in private. Your...

Can I use photographs of generic animal bath toys to illustrate a book?

If they are in fact generic and no brand is affixed and there is no real market recognition of them no one is ever going to know or care. I would...

In a fictional book I am writing, can I have my main character sing a few lyrics to famous songs to herself throughout the book?

You are free to have your character say anything she wants. Whether the nature and character of that content crosses over the line to infringement...

Using my Trademarked Business Name in their copy

I think I have more questions than answers at this point. For example, were you actually in use with the mark, that is were you at least offering...

How do you know when you can legally sell something you duplicate when it comes to crafts. Using names of different bands, teams

My colleagues offered good insights. Just to add color, if I buy a bunch of generic phone cases from China and then stamp them with the Speck mark...