Hi, I am currrently planning a free sports based forum, in which I would like to use sport logos. Is this legal?

As long as you obtain licenses from the various leagues. Otherwise, you will receive a Cease and desist letter from their Attorneys. Than you for...

What are the risks of using real people's names in an autobiography, even if you asked him for content through a text message?

You are risking a lot, if you get sued 5 years from now for disparagement. It is much safer and wiser to have your Entertainment Attorney draft...

It is legal as long as you obtain the appropriate licenses. Whether or not the app is free or costs money, you have the same considerations. ...

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,...