Any creative expression will be covered by copyright law automatically. Then you register the work with the US Copyright Office so to perfect your...

She is free to set up an entity like an LLC. This may be done in conjunction with a parent and the operating agreement can be prepared to protect...

You r understanding seems right. The can refer to the cookie in the generic, but they cannot use the Jane Smith name associated with them. They...

Pen name, character shares same and similar name with another. What to do?

I can't tell from your post whether we are talking about trademark issues or something else. Before you take any action, I suggest that you...

You are free to call your fictional tribe of gods anything you want in general. Fictional characters can certainly be protected even apart from the...

Just based on what you describe I don't think this will be a problem. Generally, copyright law in the U.S. does not protect typefaces. Fonts may be...

This begs for a proper analysis. I really can't offer much at this point without the particulars. Before you commit to anything, I suggest that...

Can you put a catch phrase on a hat? Let’s say phrase that was said organically in a tv reality show?

Short phrases are not protectable as creative expression through copyright, but they may be protected as taglines or slogans through trademark. I...

As noted, the most important thing is making sure you are covered by a performance license and the venue will usually have paid into that through...

If you are discussing specific pieces and are using your own images or ones you have licensed that is not a problem. That is a fair use of the...