I am making a professional short film intended to be viewed at top festivals.Can I show in my film a TV playing "Nosferatu"1922?

I am not sure that you can use this footage. First, I would need to know a lot more information about Nosferatu before I could conclude with...

With a clothing line, should you get every clothing idea trademarked

I would add that you should develop one or more brands and use it on every clothing item. As to copyright, although it is possible to copy original...

In creating patent drawings without a lawyer, can you tell me what parts are required and what should not be included?

As someone who litigates patent cases, I often have the difficult task of defending patents that were applied for and obtained without the benefit...

I agree with my colleagues but I write to add some practical considerations. The problem that anyone in your situation faces is not simply a legal...

I have an idea for a website that will need the use of celebrity images.

I agree with my colleagues as to the law---you can't use someone else's photos and you can't make profits based on publicity rights belonging to...

This is illegal in New York as well. Ballplayers, like all public figures have a right to publicity, and you cannot profit by using their names for...

Copyright protection exists for any work of art fixed in a tangible medium of expression. I see no reason why original knitting stitches affixed in...

Not only is truth a defense, but also your opinions, perspectives and analyses are protected by the First Amendment. Libel cases can properly be...

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For clear copyright infringement, who can we sue?

Your partner may have good copyright claims for direct, induced and vicarious infringement but I would need to know a lot more information before...

Is it true that registering a copyright for a movie script doesn't really protect it?

It is not necessary to register your script for copyright protection to provide protection (although you need to register before suing an infringer...