The idea of a nanny with an umbrella is not afforded copyright protection only the actual creative expression. Any creative expression will be...

As noted, This could be violating their right of privacy and publicity, which are state governed laws that vary. These kick in when one uses the...

How do i start my clothing line?

Before you invest in any trademark make sure you get some legal guidance upfront. It is of course best practice to clear it before you start using...

IN cases where this is solely for personal use you really have no worries as any court would consider this di minimis (or too small an issue to...

Can I Legally Buy Items/Video Games Labeled "Only for Sale and Use in Japan"?

As a buyer of limited units you have little worries. The seller however may have an issue if this is considered a grey market good. If you were...

Can I repurpose sports jerseys into another item (for example, a bag) and then sell it for a profit?

The concern is that if you sell an item branded with a famous sports logo on it, that franchise has not endorsed that product, but that is not what...

Is the song about the car? Remember "Mustang Sally?" You are free to do that so long as there is no presentment of a false association with any...

Can a photographer hold a copyright of a photograph they took of an already copyrighted item?

There is never any one-way to approach these kind of matters. Before you make any response and take any further action, I suggest that you...

Can I legally have pictures of someone else’s child on my smartphone or other device for personal viewing/screensaver, etc?

From an IP perspective, if this is solely for personal use than it would be considered de minimis and really not actionable. But if you were using...

Would it be copywrite infringement to sell t-shirts with the nickname, uniform number, and outlined face of a NFL player?

As noted, this could be a copyright issue. But more importantly, you could be violating their right of privacy and publicity, which are state...