I'm starting a t shirt company and want to use rap quoet who do I talk to for permission and do I have to pay for it.

Merely using a quote from a broader work will be fine and will not amount to infringement but it does depend. If, for example, the quote was really...

Can I legally use photos/poems on my blog?

You need to be very careful about how you use other people's images. There are "fair use" defenses that may be applicable, but it really depends....

I have what I think is a great idea

Mr. Burdick offered a very generour overview. I agree that you should discuss your plans and objectives with a lawyer in private so a best course...

How do i get nude photographs of myself that were posted without my consent off of a public website?

I am not so certain about the criminal implications here and I am not confident that the police would do much of anything unless there are minors...

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I am a small online business selling handmade goods on Etsy. A competitor stole my images to sell their products. What can I do?

IT is a good question. There are some less than professional lawyers that basically put out their letterhead on the street for cheap. Any...

Intellectual property statute of limitations

I agree with the others that a discussion with your own IP lawyer in private is the first step. This way all the particulars can be fleshed out....

You really cannot do this without getting permission from the manufacturer. This would amount to an infringement called "reverse passing off." This...

How can i use my hairstylist license to do hair in a home setting?

Your home will need to be in a mixed used zone or you will have to acquire a variance. This will entail getting permission from neighbors and...

Complaint filed for default on Joint Venture Agreement. Man took 110000 from us to invest in 'day trade'. Our winning chances?

I agree with my colleague's answer...who knows? I wonder first, whether he violated any federal (SEC) and/or state compliance laws regarding...

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Foreign Delaware LLC and "Certificate of Existence" requirement.

Forming your business in DE may be a big waste of your time. While DE offers a very progressive business friendly body of law, if all your business...