If I take a meme and illustrate it, can I then put it on a t-shirt and sell it?

This sounds problematic under both copyright as well as publicity and privacy rights if you are depicted actual identifiable people (especially...

At what point is legal action against a similar company using a similar name worthwhile? ?

If there are valid common law rights claimed in the name either through trademark law or trade name statutes on the state level, and the use of the...

Do I have the right to run a business even if I didn't come up with the idea?

He would only have rights if he is still using the trademark otherwise you may use assuming it is not confusingly similar with another. Before...

Can you put copyright on a non-copyrighted video if you put your audio and text over it (aka a lyric video)

The first question is whether your use of this video content that is not yours causes a problem under copyright. If not, then you can claim...

I have just started thecopyright process on a book and am curious if I need to trademark anything as well? Such as the title.

So as noted, titles to single creative works are not afforded trademark protection unless they are part of a series (e.g., Harry Potter). This is...

Can I make police and fire badges?

I'm not sure I understand what you are asking. Anyone can enter the badge making business. Companies like Smith & Warren have been doing it since...

Will my employer be punished for having copyrighted music on his network?

This doesn't make any sense because there is no context. I guarantee I will find copyright protected content on your computer as well. We all have...

Looking to hire a trademark lawyer

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...

How I can I stop this person from falsely accusing me of copyright infringement?

He could ask for anything he wants. If has no legit complaint you can ignore him and make him actually do something about it. If he lies and...

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If a racial slur is used can I do anything legally about it?

I agree with the prior answer. What is the issue here exactly? If someone says or does something you don't approve of you do not have to engage...