Can I create and sell art that uses an intellectual property as the basis but is highly derivative of the source material?

These derivative works, in all likelihood, will violate copyright law. It is irrelevant that you will not profit (or that you might lose money)....

Your company obviously needs to retain IP counsel because you are confusing several issues and focussing on domain names rather than trademarks. A...

Attorneys are entitled to be paid for their time. In almost every state, they are permitted to withdraw from a case if they are not getting paid. ...

Who owns the copyrights / intellectual property of a photograph from a photoshoot? The photographer or the model/s or both?

The photographer owns the copyright in the photographs. Nonetheless, depending on the facts and circumstances, you may have a claim for violation...

Issue with Intellectual Property Rights

You need to retain IP and business counsel to set up a corporate entity or partnership with an operating agreement that defines the rights and...

Yes indeed. You need to worry about patent infringement. However, the "First Sale" doctrine ordinarily allows you to resell goods that have...

We were notified by the rights owner that our offers on Amazon infringed their rights

Amazon has no obligation to reinstate your account. The burden falls on you to clear this up. Further, I seriously doubt that the invoices that...

Why do we need a unique trademark?

You don't necessarily need a unique trademark. There are many instances in which companies operate in separate industries and use the same...

The First Sale Doctrine will not protect you if you use the stickers in this manner. The First Sale doctrine allows you to resell the work. Thus,...

I feel that I am being harassed by a police officer. What do I do?

You should retain a civil rights lawyer to investigate. But if you did not have a valid license, you will have a very hard time because you were...