What legal permissions/authorizations would I need to start my own fashion magazine/blog/fragrance under a bran that I created?

I work with start-up entepreneurs on a regular basis. The first thing I tell them is to hire a lawyer. They then invariably ask how much it will...

The disclaimer that you propose to add does not save you from infringement. It is not fair use to use a copyrighted image to send a birthday...

If a foreign work is in the public domain in the united states, but not in its country of origin, can it still be published?

I am not sure I agree with Pamela. I would need to know more facts about what you plan to do, where you plan to publish the book, where you and the...

Your claim would arise out of the so-called "right of publicity." In many states, the right of publicity does not survive the death of the...

I know that it is possible to patent an idea for a business model. But is it possible to patent an...

You say that you "know it is possible to patent an idea for a business model.." You are wrong. Patents, trademarks and copyrights do not protect...

Can having another company's logo in your commercial video be trademark infringement?

The main issue is whether your use of the HP logo could cause someone to believe that HP endorsed or is associated with your video. If consumers...

Would it be illegal to use a trademark as a tatoo?

This constitutes infringement and is not legal. The practical issue is whether you could be sued for damages. If you are a public figure, or you...

I own a pet store named Sylmar Pets. I owned a website named www.SylmarPets.com. A web site squatter purchased it. Is this Legal

First, you need to immediately retain counsel. Second, you need to balance the cost of paying counsel to institute legal proceedings on your behalf...

Absolutely not. A church does not get preferential treatment under the copyright laws. With exceptions, churches do not need to pay performing...

A former work partner knowingly filed a false report with two online companies stating that I infringed on his US copyright.

Your statement that U.S. Copyright Law (which includes the Digigal Millennium Copyright Act) "provide for reimbursement of " attorneys fees is...