What appropriate licenses do I need?

Sounds strange, you should be able to resell with out a problem. You should engage an experienced Trademark/IP attorney to investigate the...

Will I have to eventually gain permission from the authors and/or publishers of these books?

If the characters are fictional characters created by the authors of the books, then you will have to obtain permission from the authors who won...

Entertainment Attorney who is experienced in brand endorsement agreements

Congratulations!!! Many of us are experienced in these areas and have reasonable fees. However, we are not allowed to solicit clients on Avvo. It...

That choice can have very expensive legal repercussions, which if you are The Beatles and Apple Records, you can afford. For the rest of us, I...

Does it need approval when following a reference photo in drawing a basil?

The photographer owns the copyright to his or her photograph. So if you are drawing a picture from a photo, then you should obtain a license from...

How to copyright beats logo and lyrics

It's good that you asked at an early stage. You can put a copyright notice on your beats and lyrics. You can also have your...

Question in description

A corporation will shield you from personal liability from the actions of the corporation even if you are the inventor. There are two exceptions,...

Can I write Paris in my company logo (like the Hermes (Paris) logo) even though the company is based in Sweden?

No, at least under US Law the logo is geographically misdescriptive and misleading. Additionally, you may have a trademark infringement issue, as...

Valid copyright notice using different name?

Yes, a notice of copyright is helpful but not required by law. It would be advantageous to record the transfer of ownership from you to your...

Is there anything I can do due to him essentially stealing my work to protect my work or if there is any way to copyright it?

Sorry to hear about your problem. I would consult the academic dean overseeing your PhD program. You should also take a look at the agreement...