When can you claim fair use in showing copyrighted material?

It is unlikely that the fair use would be available under the circumstances that you describe. You can, of course, read some of Ye Olde classics,...

You should be safe, unless you try to pass the book as being related to the song. Good luck. Sholuld you have further questions, I suggest that...

The school I attend has posted Walt Disney quotes around campus. Is that legal?

Yes, it's probably lawful, unless they post quotes that may be protected by a slogan trademark. Should you have any further questions, I suggest...

Can you get a patent on a existing product ( I made a small change to the look) is that patent-able? Thanks for help

Probably not, unless it is for a design patent. I suggest that you also contact an experienced Patent attorney who can advise you in confidence....

I would like to start an online company that sells research chemicals for laboratory and research purposes.

I'm sorry, but your question cannot be answered online, here at Avvo. I suggest that you contact an experienced Patent attorney who can advise...

Hello, What are my obligations to a co-inventor of a product that is patented in both our names?

Your obligations are defined by contract. If you assigned your rights to another company, than that assignment controls. If you have an agreement...

How do you file a complaint or judgment with the Copyright office?

Anything that is published can be claimed as "copyrighted". That doesn't mean that they registered your credit report with the Copyright Office. ...

I have an idea for a very simple invention and know little about patents, copyrights etc...

That's why it is for a "poor man" because it's a worthless wives tale. If you have an invention, I suggest that you also contact an experienced...

Artist of a "work for hire" painting died over 70 yrs, ago, client is alive or a corporation. Is the painting Public Domain?

As a work made for hire, the duration of copyright will be 95 years from publication or 120 years from creation, whichever is shorter. So the work...

We are in process of writing a business cloud management software, and we found that there is a patent on one of the company.

Please keep in mind that the standard for patentable subject matter has been redefined since the Supreme Courts Alice decision. There is also the...