Platforms like Etsy are fraught with infringement complaints, so never assume that because you see it there it will not be a problem. When a...

Is My Collection of Photos Published or Not?

I agree with your assessment. You provided the photos for the purpose of dissemination so I would consider this published. But if these are...

Can I use a 05" loop in a total of 15" of the lyrics of a song in a Christmas card to send to my clients??

This might be pretty low exposure overall given your facts, but as noted you would require a license to use this in your eCard. Sound recordings...

The terms "Fresh Smoothies and Teas" are descriptive and will be disclaimed. So they don't add much to the analysis leaving you with essentially...

First, your use in this context is clearly commercial, so the fact that you are not profiting on it directly doesn't matter for the analysis....

What do I need to start a online handmade jewelry business from home?

There are a number of legal considerations. It's probably best to take the time to consult with a lawyer and discuss it all over. I suggest...

How to copyright my youtube channel name and logo?

As noted, you are referring to trademark here at least primarily, although a logo is possessed of sufficient creative expression will also be...

I’m an artist. Can I legally illustrate a poem?

As noted, the issue is that you would be creating a derivative work. Even if you are not profiting from this it is still an infringement if done...

Are 3d scans both sculpture and photography?

It is sculpture supported by 2D photos. You are not in this context protecting the photos, which are merely just facsimiles of the 3D product...

Is an authors name (say Stephen King) protected from someone else using their name in a similar or dissimilar genre?

Of course you are free to publish under your own actual name. But if someone else is already published under that name and there is any reason for...