How to shut down my current business and start working under a different name?

It sounds like it would be best to consult with counsel before pulling any triggers. I suggest that you consult with a business/IP lawyer in...

So I started working on part of my novel and I’m 10 pages in can I copyright my book so far or. No ?

In general, any creative expression will be covered by copyright law automatically. Then you register the work with the US Copyright Office so to...

I would always seek to get a media release before just promoting this content. If you need clarification, I suggest that you consult with a...

Altering a saying and using commercially ?

The context of your use really matters. Short phrases like this are not afforded copyright protection, but they can serve as trademarks (e.g.,...

We refer to this as "bundling" and it is generally lawful. We see this a lot with gift baskets and kits. The key is to not present any false...

Can I get sued for using partial theme song lyrics in a song?

If your lyrics in totality are substantially similar to the other work then this is copyright infringement. If you have any doubts, I suggest...

Would animating branded items into comical characters be considered a parody ?

This largely depends on the context either under a trademark or copyright analysis. If for example you are commenting on the brand in a social or...

The context really matters. If there is no expectation of privacy like on a public street then recording that is not an issue. But if you are using...

Can I be sued for taking a idea and putting my own twist on it?

It's wise to ask, but we don't have enough details to really weigh in. Some things will be free to use like recipes for example unless you are...

You have to be sure that whatever you sell is legit. If you are not buying from Harley or an authorized dealer you run the risk that it might be...