The first sale doctrine allows you by a thing protected under copyright and replace that thing back into commerce without the threat of...

This is just a common law qualifier. You are not obligated to use the TM (goods) or SM (services), but you can. It is basically a notice mechanism...

As described, this sounds problematic because even though you are contributing to the product you are not the source of it. Before you commit...

Is it legal to make a t shirt using my own artwork of a caricuture of someone famous, say like Jerry Garcia?

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...

Can I be sued for having a blog website based in the US if something confusingly similar is trademarked in the EU?

You really need a proper analysis here. If there is no claim to the US market by this EU entity then this isn't going be an issue and you will not...

Whether they actually have colorable claims here really depends on details we have no access to. You need a proper analysis. Before you...

Using the titles is not in itself a problem so long as they are cleared as trademarks. Single creative works are not afforded trademark rights....

Netflix show stole the format of my novel that was published in Feb 2019, before the show originated.

You need to have a proper analysis done. There is not much we can offer from here. I suggest that you consult with a lawyer in private and...

When you use content from these stock photo platforms you do so under their terms. These licensing terms will vary based on the nature of that use....

No, not if you are merely referring to them or writing about them. if you are using their name, image or likeness to help sell or promote a good or...