Absolutely not! if a character is protected by an existing copyright, then artwork based on those illustrated characters is the creation of an...

Can I charge a compilation fee to print, bind, and ship/deliver copyright files into one use-able "notebook" for parents?

It is very difficult to evaluate the complex fact situation that you described. Without reviewing all of the facts, content of the booklets and...

Is this legal? . What legal issues could i possibly run into?

You may have issues relating to trademark infringement, because of your plan to remove the company labeling. The doctrine is called "reverse...

Your question is very fact specific. However, the first sale doctrine presumes that the items you purchased were legitimate goods (not...

Will fair use protect me if I use lines of poetry in my self-published book of art?

No, Fair Use likely does not apply to your situation. It is asserted as a defense to an infringement lawsuit, and typically applies to news, parody...

The FRE 408 notice, means that the communication is privileged, for the purpose of settlement of litigation. Since this was not a letter from an...

Can I make a copy of a movie and leave it at my family summer home?

Yes, you can copy a authorized copy of a movie that you own, if it was purchased from a legitimate source. But only for personal use. For more...

A former member has filed and received trademark of my logo. Can I sue and bring a criminal complaint ?

No, you can't bring a criminal complaint. This would be a civil Trademark and Copyright infringement matter. You need to retain an experienced...

Do "Business Name®", "Business Name Company®", and/or "Business Name Co.®" need separate independent registrations as well?

No, I suggest that you register the logo and the brand (Business Name) without "company or Co." In your marketing materials you should be...

If the VHS movies are ones that you lawfully purchased and own, than the copying of these to DVD for your own personal use is lawful. However,...