Can I use quotes from BrainyQuotes.com on a music video?

While short quotes might not be protectable by copyright, some may. I would be very careful and obtain clearance from an experienced copyright...

Is there a legal barrier to using excerpts of a trial transcript (from 40 years ago) verbatim in a work of fiction?

As long as the transcript is available publicly and was not sealed or obtained by unlawful means, you are free to use a trial transcript. It is a...

This question will lead into patenting

Unless you designed and own the copyright on the first game, you will be infringing when you make the second game. If you do own the copyrights,...

I'm curious about the number of unlicensed goods on Etsy and other websites. How many do you think there are?

I'm sure there are many. Why not hire a company to take a survey. Go on Etsy and ask if their goods are unlicensed...your kidding us.

If I have an author's piece in my article to serve as a visual aid and I recognize their ownership of their work, is that legal?

If you are using an authtor's piece, you are probably infringing the author's copyright. The question of fair use is extremely fact dependent on...

If you are buying their product from an authorized/licensed source then the first sale doctrine protects you. However if you are buying from an...

Can I use restaurant's like McDonalds, Burger King, and Subway on my meal delivery website without their permission?

You have a lot less chance of being sued if you include them in a list without their logos. I would be concerned about their prices. You would be...

I have a historical youtube video which uses many photos (from web). it is educational and non-profit. will fair use prevail?

Fair use doesn't protect anyone. It is a defense that you may assert if you are sued for copyright infringement due to your video. You need to...

Is this copy right infringement?

The log designed by the marketing company is his copyrighted property. If you modify that design, you are infringing the copyright and may be...

I need help with Disney Infringement case.

You need an experienced copyright attorney to represent you. Some of the questions that you will have to discuss with your attorney in confidence...

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