What you need to be careful of is something called "reverse passing off." That is where you remove branding of an item and merely replace it with...

I am starting a gameday clothing company where I print graphics on T-shirt’s and wasn’t sure what’s considered copyrighted?

Any reference to any trademark holder or enterprise in an effort to create a false association will be considered an infringement. You are in a...

Can I sell a design that's based off a product?

As noted, you have both copyright as well as trademark concerns especially if the design is very recognizable. Before you commit to anything, I...

Can a photographer demand payment for screen shoting their photos (even if they are of myself) ?

You have no right to use the photo even if you are depicted within without permission. They however cannot use the photo of you or your likeness,...

Well, in theory you are free to buy an item, lend your own artistic contributions to it and resell it. This is generally not a problem unless it...

As noted, there is no such rule. The test for infringement is whether your work is substantially similar to the other. If there is a true fair use...

Should I copyright my written works (book/essays/poetry) before shopping them to a publisher?

Any creative expression will be covered by copyright law automatically. Then you register the work with the US Copyright Office so to perfect your...

Buyer of a business set up a second competing business to our current business?

I agree with my colleague's comments. At this point, if you are not comfortable with your own lawyer's answers to these questions or perhaps...

As noted, we are not permitted to solicit clients here just respond to general legal questions. But you are free to reach out and contact any of...

Am i?

I don't know, are you? I suggest that you consult with a lawyer in private and discuss your concerns in more detail. You can start by calling...