You have both copyright concerns, which protect creative expression, as well as trademark concerns which protect the brand and the source of a good...

Fictional characters can certainly be protected even apart from the works in which they commonly appear, but the creative expression is taken as a...

While there could be copyright issues here as well, I think your primary concern is the publicity and privacy rights issues. You could be...

You really need to discuss all this over with counsel so we understand exactly what you have, what your objectives are and how best to proceed. I...

You have two concerns. The first is copyright, but as noted, if the work is now in the public domain then you would be free to do what you like...

A quote in itself cannot be protected as it is too short. As noted, it may serve as a trademark for something. A single line of a larger...

I'm not sure if what you describe would be considered a true parody and thus a fair use. Before you make any investment in this, I suggest that...

It is common and prudent to start with a standalone NDA before you begin discussions with various providers. It may not cover for every general...

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This likely depends on their terms and the facts surrounding your situation. If they breache a duty owed to you then perhaps you have an argument,...

Depending on how you are operating, you will need properly drafted agreements to deal with your transactions between both your clients and your...