What cases are there that you know of that personal use is not fair use in copyright?

Downloading and use of music, photographs or video for personal use, is not Fair Use. For more information, I suggest that you contact an...

Can I show pictures of some of these ads in my book

The fact that these old ads appear everywhere on the internet doesn't mean that they are in the public domain or that you will not be sued. You...

What can I do in this situation? Am I able to start over with a different producer without in repercussions?

You said you paid him in full. Do you have cancelled checks, emails or other communications to memorialize your relationship? You should probably...

How can I manipulate the NFL team name / color to allow me to use it in a free app

No, your proposal will infringe the rights of the various NFL teams. You are making a game to make money from the NFL teams, you need to take a...

Can they legally use this photo on their website? If so how, what law?

I am sorry, your question is not clear. Don't know what "this photo" means. Also, don't know who they are. Please clearly state your question.

Is it legal to buy licensed NFL or MLB charms and resell them attached to personalized bracelets?

You can sell your bracelet. Your can resell the charms. However, when you make a "Charm Bracelet" with NFL or MLB logos, you are creating a new...

Whats the best protection route for my newly released iphone and android app?

Before filing the trademark, you should have an experienced trademark attorney clear the mark, otherwise you can be facing costly litigation in the...

What do I need to do to protect the idea and anything else related to my site Animatedbuzz.com?

Your website content can be protected in several ways. First, the content and artwork cn be protected by copyright, and registration of the...

Is it necessary to do a patent ability search before I jump into the patent process? How much should I expect to spend?

While it is not required, I would highly recommend doing a patentability search on your invention before preparing your provisional utility, and/or...

Selected as the best answer

Can a publisher publish a new book series using the same title as an other book already published by somebody else?

It depends how widly your book was promoted. If it was sufficient to establish trademark and trade dress rights, then you may be able to persue...