Can i use a musicians work as inspiration for a business?

The problem is that this might present a false association with a entertainment entity or franchise. Before you commit to anything, I suggest...

Do I have to get artists permission to use their work in a game?

This begs for a "fair use" analysis. In many cases, where your use is specifically for commentary purposes it might be permissible use. Keep in...

Can I receive royalties and my product back from tatemusic publishers

You will need have any and all written agreements carefully reviewed along with all the facts and circumstances. I suggest that you consult...

What type of attorney is best before publishing a non-fictional book?

I suggest that you consult with an IP lawyer in private and discuss your objectives in more detail. You can start by calling around to several for...

If you are merely just offering factual information about players, teams, stats, etc. then that is usually not going to be a problem, but it sounds...

This really does beg for a closer examination. Before you commit to anything, I suggest that you consult with a lawyer in private and discuss...

Can I sell items with a persons pseudonym on it without their permission?

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...

Is it illegal to use characters from horrors in a spot for cinemas?

This certainly sounds problematic under a copyright analysis as well as possibly trademark concerns. Before you commit to anything,I suggest...

You need to be sure that what you are creating is a legit parody. This will require that the work comments on or criticizes the work, the creator...

Is my business name I just started to similar to an existing business?

This is very descriptive, which is not a good trademark anyway (assuming in your example you were a notary operating in GA) but that doesn't mean...