Can I get sued for using a songwriters lyrics that was sent to me thru google?

As noted, this can certainly be a problem. Any creative expression will be covered by copyright law automatically. Then you register the work...

Hi I wanted to have a legal advice regarding a wrongful accusation?

I'm assuming this is within an academic institution, so the standards are different than they are under the laws of intellectual property. But the...

Is this really trademark infringement?

As noted, the key issue is whether your use of the phrase is causing any real market confusion. That might be a stretch given the distinctive goods...

Family photos used in local magazine with no model release form?

If the photographer used your images in her advertising then this could be a violation of publicity and privacy rights. Make sure there were no...

My brand is close to another brand but they have no registered trademarks. Are we still clear?

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...

Creating a Calculator based on E-Commerce Sites like Ebay and Etsy?

In theory you should be able to do this so long as you are not presenting a false association, sponsorship, endorsement or other affiliation with...

Will a foreign company and its managers in the United States be held liable

Copyright law is enforced internationally through treaties. Any person within any member state can be held liable in that state for infringing the...

We would need to understand fully the context of your use. In general, you are free to use another's trademark descriptively in text to refer to...

Is the collection of poetry "Los versos del capitán" first published in 1963 fall under public domain, if not how can I use it?

You would have to do some due diligence as noted to determine whether it is in the public domain. Generally, works published prior to 1923 would...

Using a very simple, generic shape as a company logo?

So long as the logo is not causing market confusion with another trademark there should be no issue. Before you invest in any trademark make...