Can I reference real, public places in a fiction book?
It is not a problem to use real landmarks in a fictional work. This happens all the time. You really just need to make sure that you are not...
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It is not a problem to use real landmarks in a fictional work. This happens all the time. You really just need to make sure that you are not...
Whether the show is active or not is not relevant so long as the content is still covered under copyright. Unless this was published prior to 1925...
In general, you are free to buy an item then lend some artistic contributions to it and resell it. A good example might be taking a generic denim...
Recreating their designs can be a copyright concern and any presentment of false association with them can be a trademark concern. Before you...
It certainly sounds as if you will be creating derivative works and this will require a license. Before you commit to anything, I suggest that...
This question was not very clear to me so let me asnwer in general. You cannot sell anything that presents a false association with another...
You could be violating their right of privacy and publicity, which are state governed laws that vary. These kick in when one uses the name, image...
Your work will need to be registered with the US Copyright Office before filing any claim. You can pay for expedited service as well. You will not...
It depends on how you are using this. My colleague pointed you to relevant CA law, but neglected to consider article 2 of the statute she...
I agree with Attornye Koslyn here. This seems much more about your internal governance than it does IP in general. The board can remove her if she...