If I wanted to sell a t-shirt with a photo of Robin William's face and movie quote on back from Jack.

Thank you for your question. For the photo of Robin Williams, you would have to obtain authorization and a license from the owner of the copyright...

No! NO! No! NO! NOOOOO! Do your want to get sued? See all the reasons provided by my esteemed colleagues. Ask "them" for permission and a...

If a newspaper credits a photo to a photography agency, is it OK for the newspaper to crop out the agency's watermark?

No not ok. That is copyright infringement. You need to obtain a license and pay the photographer pronto, before it escalates into a lawsuit. I...

Can I use a picture from another source in my website?

You are likely to be infringing the copyright of the owner of the picture that you copied. Not legal, you will need a license. I suggest that you...

You can't have a copyright for an idea. That is protected by patents. Car eyelashes can be protected legitimately by a utility or design patent. ...

Help needed regarding a Trademark

You need to make sure that your registration does not expire. That means being vigilant and having an experienced trademark attorney in the US...

I am planning to start an app, I am not sure what are the first steps legally as far as protecting the idea and patent it

You need to have an experienced patent attorney conduct a patentability search and advise you on whether your app is patentable. In addition,...

Are there any options for a writer seeking representation with a publishing house?

Entertainment lawyers generally do not act in the capacity of agents. Unfortunately, you need to go through the process. Sorry, no shortcuts. ...

Can I trademark my "marketplace" website?

Yes, you can protect your brand for your website. However, I would first have an experienced trademark attorney clear the name for use and...

Does this qualify as a type of copyright infringement or fraud of some sort?

Unless the charactes are licensed, it is copyright infringement. Don't know about fraud, that would depend on the instructions and the website...