Hi if I print a copyrighted picture with just the intention of hanging in my room not selling it or posting it anywhere can I be

If this is for your own personal use then you have no worries. The courts treat such use as de minimis meaning too small a matter to bother the...

Im looking at starting a stencil making company ?

As the commercial establishment you are exposed. If you need clarification, I suggest that you consult with a lawyer in private and discuss...

Can I use parts of a copyrighted character on merchandise?

As noted, there is no percentage rule. It comes down to substantial similarity. Before you commit to anything, I suggest that you consult with...

How to protect my brand name, logo and art work?

The logo, if it is possessed of its own creative expression, will also be protected under copyright law. It can also be registered as a trademark...

If they are unpublished up to 10 can be filed on one application. This is a relatively new rule. If you intend on issuing licensing agreements,...

The word Hydrasource is trademarked, can I use it in the name of my business as Hydrasource, LLC?

The first question is how related are the goods and services? If they are not related at all like Delta Airlines versus Delta faucets then you may...

A contract would be needed in order to create that confidentiality and non-use agreement you are seeking. As far as more formal IP protections...

General Contractor, design, and drawings !!

If you paid for the designs then at a min you have an implied license to use them for all their intended purposes. This is the case even if...

This really can't be addressed absent specific facts. You may be making derivative works which are infringing, but we really can't say. If you...

As noted, there is no way to protect a concept rather only the actual creative expression can be protected. In general, any creative expression...