Trademark use in art

Generally speaking, I don't think that any of the art pieces you describe would cause a problem. First, there is the transformative nature of the...

I used a picture image and now the owner is asking for $850. What can I do?

On the facts that you've presented, probably not. You would have a defense only if 1) the person claiming ownership does not, in fact, own the...

How old does a child have to be before you can quit paying child support if the child lives in Arkansas?

Unless a Court has ruled a child emancipated, it's 21.

Have a question about a title of an eBook. trademark / copyright infringement

Since copyright only attaches to works of art fixed in a tangible medium, titles generally can't be copyrighted. There may be trademark or unfair...

Is using NBA teams names and their colors on a community fans site (that displaying Ads) is legal? and using their logo?

Your question goes beyond the scope of what can be answered on a site like this. Get yourself a good Trademark lawyer. It will be well worth the cost.

Do I have to share the profits from an E-book with the publisher who printed it as a hardcopy?

You need to find a publishing attorney who can review the contract with the regional publisher. Essentially, if the rights granted to the...

Copyright protects works of art fixed in a tangible medium. The phone recordings constitute a tangible medium and would be proof of the existence...

Can I use a Photograph that I took in a public area of a person doing a task, then turn the photo into a design, then sell it?

Since the end result is that you are using only the outline of the person, not an image of the person, you should be fine. As Ms. Koslyn has...

Does 42 USC 1983 Civil action for deprivation of rights apply to state statutes/laws or is it limited only tfederal statute/laws

§1983 is a Federal statute that permits private citizens to file civil actions challenging state and municipal laws, rules, and regulations that...

I am the producer of a free access cable show, is any risk in me broadcasting a cover song performance of a band?

If you are broadcasting a live performance of a band, there is no requirement to obtain a synchronization license. This is true even if you are...

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