I own the site www.weaskwomen.com. I need trademark\copyright advice?

The main issue you face arises under trademark law. Domain names also sometimes serves as trademarks. A trademark identifies the source of goods...

Is selling products that I did not know were copy rited illegal?

Yes indeed, you face liability for copyright infringement and trademark infringement. These are strict liability offenses---you can be liable...

If an artist has full writing credit for a song, are they able to do with it as they place or do they need publishers permissio?

Co-authors of copyrighted works, in the absence of an agreement to the contrary, each have the right to license the song without approval of the...

What are the laws surrounding the presentation of a pre-existing character costume, in a new/original feature film?

Use of the costumes without permission would be dangerous. You would face issues under trademark law (primarily) and copyright law. The problem...

A graphic designer is selling commercial licenses that allow her customers to purchase designs that she's created.

If these designs violate Disney's copyrights or trademarks, both you and the designer could be sued for infringement. You can try to protect...

Can I protect myself from them using the idea without paying an agreed upon compensation

You can protect yourself either by (a) filing a provisional patent application---you will need legal counsel for this, or (b) requiring the gaming...

Question Regarding Copyright Infringement and Trade Secret Claims I Plan to Pursue

This is hard to answer without knowing many more details. Recent limitations on venue provisions may require you to sue this Company in Houston...

You need to retain experienced intellectual property counsel who will work with a corporate lawyer within is firm to conduct an appropriate...

A major publication wrote a derogatory and false headline about me which went viral. Can I sue for defamation?

You can sue, but your changes of winning are very low. You would have to prove that the newspaper was reckless in asserting that you were sued for...

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Does this constitute credit card fraud? I was an authorized user on my uncle's credit card.

First, this is not an intellectual property law question. It is a criminal law question. Second, you had no right to request replacement...