Can I create original artwork using vintage band names (for example Guns'N'Roses, Metallica, Biggie etc.) to sell for profit?

My colleagues addressed the substantive legal concerns. The way you approach your client on this is to just let them know that you face exposure...

How do I use copyrighted music in a podcast.?

Using sound recordings is more sensitive even when you have a rather clear fair use of it largely because musical works are short works unlike a...

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

How to go about the name of a product, thats similar to another?

Adding descriptive terms like "podcast" or "show" will do nothing to change the analysis. I could not use "Google Search" and get away it....

If the word/mark "disrupt living" are TM but I own the .com can I use the name - "the disrupt living podcast" w/o infringing?

Adding the term "podcast" does nothing to distinguish the marks, so if you are both operating in the same or related industry then this can be a...

Do I have to pay a photographer who is filing a claim against me for using a Copyrighted image that I'm not profiting from?

The odds that someone will invest in legal action and sue over the use of one image on one website are slim to none and 7K is a ridiculous amount...

This would require a license. You cannot present a false association, sponsorship, endorsement or other affiliation with any given trademark owner....

You are free to resell any lawfully purchased item and you are not required to purchase from an authorized source, but doing so ensures the best...

Sure, you just have to make certain that your trademark is not likely to cause market confusion as to the source of goods and services. You also...

As noted, you will have an opportunity to provide a new specimen between your 5th and 6th year of use when you file your Section 8 (statement of...