If I legally created a product using purchased copyright artwork , can I legally market or show that product online ?

I tend to agree with Mr. Burdick here in that you really need to negotiate a scheme that works for both parties and memorialize that agreement in a...

I am writing a book about things students can do to win college scholarships by including activities past winners have done

What you described is not a problem so far I can see. As Mr. Ballard noted, how you use this info will matter so do not copy and paste, etc....

Can recipes be copyrighted if published on line only ?

Hi, Yes, I believe that is a pretty accurate statement. A recipe, for example, is a fact and a mere fact cannot be copyrighted. Just like...

We hired a model for a commercial photo shoot. She is posting the photos on twitter promoting herself & another business. Legal?

Unless she was granted rights for such use she cannot do what you desribe. To the extent it is relevant, the language in the release will determine...

Hi, The problem I think you have is that it appears no proper due diligence was done. We would have to understand the marks in question, the...

What do I need to start a 'at-home' Jewlery making company in MD?

Hi, Depending on the extent of this business you may want to seriously consider setting up an LLC to protect you personally from any debts or...

I agree with my colleagues. Certain professions pose inherent problems - this is one of those. You should form a relationship with a local...

My wife and I have a home based sole proprietor business that we want to convert to an LLC .

Hi, If you and your wife expect that she will participate in business operations and will be holding herself out as a member (decision maker)...

Hello i would like to know if i order knock off designer purses from china is it legal to put them on a free website .

No, you cannot particpate in the trade of knock off goods as this would be a clear infringement of the trademark owners of those goods. That...

The copyright adhered once the work was fixed in tangible form. The fact that the original work was subsequently destroyed in my opinion brings...