If I am writing a fictional novel, can I mention that a character has a Star Wars ringtone?

It is not clear from your question if there is a trademark or copyright issue of concern. There is certainly cause for you to retain an IP attorney...

Fair Use for Printed Family History Book

There is no fair use defense available for your contemplated use. The informal photos that don't have a copyright notice, there is no way of...

Can I take a designer's money that used my design without permission to sell on shirts?

You can retain an experienced copyright litigator to determine if the t-shirts infringe your copyrighted design and send the infringing party a...

Original fabric patterns are copyrightable. Would need to determine if the patterns are original, but if they are then they would be copyrightable....

Register copyright for website

Alex, I'm sure many of us would be pleased to register this copyright(s) for your company. However, under the rules of this Avvo website we are...

Can I sell a copyrighted 1-page plot for more than a full movie script?

If you get someone to pay you for it, then go for it. However, your copyright will only protect you against infringement of the 1 page writing. In...

I signed my daughter up on an Academy soccer team. I had to sign a contract as part of this. It states team fees are

It doesn't see right, does it? But there may be additional leeway in another part of the contract that we have not considered. Your best bet is...

You will probably be ok with players names, team names and statistics. I think you are OK with blue and red for NFC/AFC. However, you should seek...

Can I commercialize someone else's WordPress plugin under the GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2, June 1991?

It appears from the information provided that you have the right to modify and commercialize the site if you comply with the terms of the license...

Yes, even if you stop, you can be prosecuted until the statute of limitations has passed. If someone used your IP address you may be sued,...