I wish to reprint books from before 1923. How do I go about doing that?

As a general rule of thumb anything published prior to 1924 should be in the public domain. There are concerns if newer still protected versions...

Can I be punished for copyright infringement for consolidating user uploads?

It's not entirely clear to me and you will want to make sure you understand any exposure you might have. I suggest that you consult with a...

Can we purchase 100 shirts from Nike and embroider our own band name on it and sell it for profit at our events?

There is a difference between placing a logo or design on a shirt and removing branding and replacing that with your own. In one context it is...

Can I print and sell this design on a t-shirt?

It really depends on how substantially similar your work is to the original. If you have real concerns, you need to have that looked at before...

This depends on how a reasonable person will interpret the ad. If for example it appears that you are posting an image of one thing giving the...

Would this be considered copyright infringement if i take a picture of a textbook to send to teacher?

No, don't worry about copyright infringement in this context.

How should i proceed regarding infringement and cease and deist email?

You are under no obligation of course. But it depends on how exposed you are. Before you respond in any way, I suggest that you consult with a...

The first question is whether you are in fact using the phrase and term as a trademark. If so, then the following might be helpful. Before you...

It has to be looked at more carefully. You could be violating their right of privacy and publicity, which are state governed laws that vary. These...

Does free use negate copyright infringement or just prevent you from being charged for it?

Well, to be clear, while there is a criminal aspect to copyright infringement that is a very rare circumstance and usually only happens in...