Depending on how and in what context you use the quote, you may be protected by the fair use doctrine, which allows limited use of copyrighted...

Would it be illegal in the state of New York to publish famous celebrity's home adresses in a sight seeing tour e-book/book?

In New York as in most states, celebrities have a "right of publicity." This means that you cannot use their names and images in order to...

As my colleagues have said, the issue is first use in commerce, and if there are conflicting uses, whether they are likely to create confusion...

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Hi, as a designer who designs jewleries and clothing how can I protect my designs?I recently started doing it for family/friends

Your questions are good, but the answers are complex. Further, I would need muchm more information before advising you. You should start by...

I registered a domain name for my business 8 years ago. I just discovered a band formed in 07 under same name.

There usually are creative solutions to problems such as this, but all such solutions require retention of intellectual property counsel. Do not...

I have filed a DMCA notice to a host. The host is ignoring the notice, what should I do?

I agree with my colleagues. I would add that filing a DMCA notice is tricky. Most web-site operators have procedures pursuant to which take-down...

Trademark

"Do it yourself" trademarking is a terrible idea. If you intend to use your name in a business, it is critically important that you protect your...

I entered a service agreement contract with a company overseas. After using all my material they are ignoring/refusing to pay me

I am not as clear as my colleagues that this is a mere matter of Swiss contract law. In fact, i am litigating a very important case concerning what...

I am making a short film to be entered into film festivals. Can I film a character playing a video game?

I answered your other question previously. This time you ask whether if the film is sold you can pay for commercial usage. You have another...

You may be able to navigate through this issue but you need legal counsel to represent you. However, you obviously are under some serious...