I own a small avant jazz label and want to mimic a famous jazz album cover. Same color, same font, same idea.

At a minimum, you would need to get a proper and specific evaluation before you can safely proceed. Perhaps, if your use was clearly in the realm...

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I made the mistake of going to ceg website what should I do

They are operating on behalf of their clients and it is far from likely that their client will actually file litigation for a small infringement....

Copyright question. Can a logo be cut under the assumption the buyer has licensed right?

There is a concept known as "innocent printer." Think of companies like Vista Print. Let's say I hire them to create any number of stationary...

If I were to use a quote/phrase or an image outlined by nails and filled in using string, Would this fall under copyright?

It sounds like you would benefit from a proper legal consult just so everything is clear. The creative works you describe fall under copyright...

Can I copyright a foreign or fictitious company name that I have been using to promote products for over the past 5 years?

Your question raises several concerns. First, we are really not speaking about copyright here, but rather trademark, which identifies goods and...

Can I sell digital facial expression caricatures of high profile celebrities online?

The short answer, is that any commercial use of their likeness or image without permission will amount to a violation of their right to privacy and...

Can I safely use the logo of a company's service in my free-and-open-source software?

I'm not sure why you would make the conclusion that the logo cannot be covered under copyright law. That said, the only way to receive any specific...

How can I avoid paying more money to the bank as a victim of a check fraud scam.

It's frankly unclear what the extent of your liability is here. I don't boast deep knowledge of in this area, but if the bank allowed the funds to...

Is a company legally responsible for previous business owners debt?

There is a concept known as the statute of limitations that will prevent legal actions after so many years. In CA, for example, the SOL on a...

Can I get a refund for services never provided?

What? 2008? I'd say that sounds pretty darn fair after so long and of course the lawyer has a right to be paid for any time invested even if that...