Can i modify a logo for a baby onesie that i plan to give to my friend?

Probably not legal, although some might argue that this constitutes fair use. Although you are not using the logo for commercial purposes, you are...

Legality of watching movies online

This is a controversial area of the law, and there is room for debate. Certainly web sites that offer free on-line movie viewing without obtaining...

If someone says they gave you an idea and a name and a website and domain name. and it is recorded on a local news stations

I would need a lot more information before advising you, but it seems to me that this is the type of matter that should be settled rather than...

How can I release a CD on the shelf that has "sampled" mainstream material in it? In my case each song is in the mainstream!

Hi there. I represent a record label and many artists, many of whom engage in "sampling". We have a simple rule--each time a sample is used in...

How would I go about getting work Copyrighted?

Copyright attaches automatically to any book or other work which you create at the moment it is fixed in a "tangible medium of expression" (such as...

Photo rights

It is hard to advise whether you have the right to use the photographs without obtaining more information from you. It sounds like you may have...

The answers of my colleagues are excellent. I would add that this is an example of why it is a good idea for photographers and other creative...

How do I put my documentary into the public domain?

This may be a more difficult problem than it seems. Aside from the distribution contracts, you need to review each contract that gave you the right...

Do you need permission to use celebrity mug shots in games?

Don't waste your time--you need permission before using these mug shots and you probably will not be able to get such permission. If you proceed...

This is one of the most difficult problems faced by small business owners. Even innocent sales of counterfeit goods can result in significant...