I want to use internet images of Famous Athletes in an iPhone App. Do I need copyright permission if I sell the app?

I second Mr. Ballard' remarks. This is likely a non-starter because there is no way you will be able to obtain permission for all the images you...

I want to use images of movie characters on posters, postcards & tshirts & sell them. How can I do this and not be in violation?

Well, the short answer is you can't, not without permission, which usually comes in the form of a license. The images you are referring to may...

Anytime a commercial establishment performs copyrighted works whether that is via sound recordings or movie clips, etc they are required to obtain...

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Should I register my trademark?

My colleagues have offered some good info here. Really, no one can answer the question without exploring all the factors involved. It is true...

Can an unsecured-loan default-judgment result in liens against my Intellectual Properties?

I second Mr. Burdick's remarks. Your greater concern would be whether you had to file bankruptcy. As noted, that would effectively put you out of...

Based on your narrative, it sounds as if you have a very good defense to your use of this trademark. And we are talking about trademark law here,...

I understood what you posted here, but there really is no problem identified. Under US law, your copyright interest attaches automatically once...

Should I as the product Licensor be name as an one of the insured on the Licensee's Product Liability Insurance policy?

I believe Mr. Corrigan offered some very good practical advice. You may want to discuss the circumstances in more detail with a lawyer in...

Should I sue for breach of an oral contract?

You can certainly file an action in the small claims court, but it is not clear whether you have any good claims here. If you relied on someone's...

Can the owner of a small corporation in California answer a civil suit filed against the corporation? Or do we need an attorney?

Yes, you cannot represent the entity unless you are an attorney. I have heard of some making exceptions to this under certain circumstances, but...