Is it legal to quote a line from a popular song in a piece of fiber art that I sell?

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...

The issue is not really whether you can use their name in a book to refer to them. Of course you can, that is common nominative fair use. The...

I have an idea for a website/app, how do I protect it? —involves people listing, offering, buying, selling specific services?

The odds that a patent will add value or be economically viable for an app these days are probably pretty slim, but always worth have that...

Can I make a collage of designer clothing labels/logos and paint them onto my drinking glasses or wall painting?

This can definitely be a problem. We see this come up a lot with bakeries for example where customers request Disney themed cakes. It can be both a...

Do I need a license to do a small side business?

Whether you need formal permits or licenses really depends. In some cases, you may require a general business license. It is best to check with the...

Can I maintain a patent title and collect royalties via an exclusive patent license agreement with a company that I own 50% of?

Yes, of course. You should have a proper Intellectual Property Ownership Agreement prepared along with the LLC Operating Agreement and the entity...

I submitted a proposal to a Corp and did not receive an answer other than to resubmit. Now they are using some of them.

Unless there was some legal relationship with this company, and by that I mean really contractual, you would not have a claim if you just sent...

Making a caricature as gift?

If it is done for personal use entirely outside the commercial realm then the courts will consider that de mimimis meaning far too small a case to...

In general, any creative expression like a map will be covered by copyright law automatically. Then you register the work with the US Copyright...

Based on your facts, this is likely a work-for-hire transaction but without any written agreement. The written agreement is required in order to...