Trademark law protects owners from the false presentment of association, sponsorship, endorsement or other affiliation. Disney, in your example,...

Making copies of the handbook and distributing them is likely a copyright issue unless the business has a license to do that. Using an existing one...

No. Describing creative expression is not the same as copying or distributing it. This will not be an issue.

How you handle this frankly depends. The odds that they will take a chance and file a claim are pretty slim at this point, but never zero. I've...

There will be many of those works that will not enter the public domain for still a long time. Only the earilest will enter in 2025. And you are...

As noted, the school logos and mascots, etc. will require their express permission to use. You may be able to get that in many cases. The...

A patent protects the how not the what. If there is a novel, non-obvious invention that underpins the technology you allude to and culminates into...

Even if the helmets are legit, if you create a new product from it that has their logo and mark affixed it will present a false association with...

I agree, it is likely way too much time has passed for a valid claim to be brought. You can always consult a lawyer in private and discuss it over,...

These things cannot be stolen, they can be infringed. I suggest that you consult with a lawyer in private and discuss your situation and best...