Do I need to get permission for fair usage license to use a logo for my children's book I'm writing?

The fact that you give the book away does not mean it cannot be considered in commerce for trademark purposes. An actual sale is not required for...

What is your question exactly and what is the context? In general, yes, an artist has wide latitude to create what they want as an original...

Can someone take our pics from our jobs and post without permission on his craigslist ad?

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

If you are investing in branding then I agree you should be considering formal trademark protection. Before you invest in any trademark make...

Using quotes will generally be permitted. This is largely because using what amounts to a very small portion of a much larger body of work will not...

Do I have a legal remedy for someone using my artwork without my permission and licensing its use to others?

How do you believe they gained access to your work? Unless they licensed it somewhere then what you describe sure sounds like straight up copyright...

Am I in violation?

One of the most obnoxious Pitbull plaintiff law firms represent BMW regards to IP enforcement and we have been contacted many times by clients...

A trademark is an asset like anything else the business may own unless the mark is owned by an individual. How it is appropriated after dissolution...

As noted, you really should use the mark exactly as it was filed. But to your question, sure you are allowed to do that but it may dilute the...

My Ex business partner filed a copyright claim for me, but I no longer work with her. Does the certificate still protect me?

I think before you invest in anything further, you should get some proper advice and make sure everything is well understood. Assuming you are...