How do i protect an idea/concept i have created that describes a style of mixology?

Ideas and concepts cannot be protected. Copyright law protects works of artistic expression fixed in a tangible medium. So, if you write a book,...

Question on Trademark infringement

No attorney on this forum can give you a definitive answer to your question. The few examples that you cite here in isolation do not appear to be...

How can a company ensure that it is not infringing copyright laws when placing "public domain" works on the Internet?

If you are reproducing the work on the internet, it is possible that a case could be brought against you in the United States. As I mentioned in my...

Can I use an online copyrighted article on my business website if I cite the source?

You cannot reproduce the copyrighted work of another without first obtaining permission, even if you cite the source. What you can do, however, is...

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The use of a famous name may implicate rights of privacy or rights of publicity, which protects the rights of individuals to exploit the commercial...

If what you are writing is your experience and the interaction with others is first hand and does not stray from the truth, you are probably free...

Can a youth sports recreational league determine what players are allowed to do during other seasons?

I read this as a wholly reasonable safety measure. We know that our brains do not stop developing until our mid-20s and we are seeing now the...

How does "public domain" work when different laws apply in different countries?

Courts in the United States apply the law where the infringement occurs. What does this mean? Suppose you publish an album in the United States...

Do i need permission to analyze books/movies that are copyrighted?

Discussing the material in your book is not copying Disney's expression, so there would not appear to be any infringement of their copyright. ...

What steps do I need to take to ensure a book is in the public domain and I won't be sued for copyright infringement?

I don't think you've done enough research here. Have you contacted the original publisher? Have you tried to contact the author or the author's...