Do I need permission to use a brand name items that are no longer in production, in a movie?

You can use these articles in your movie, as long as you do not imply an association or sponsorship with the brand owner. However, you can...

Fair use and online backups

No. None is fair use. Fair use is defined by statute and the caselaw. What you propose is copyright infringement, with security features added.

I use to have a domain name hosted, but it expired. Now it's up for auction. The domain name is also my trade mark name.

You should contact the hosting company and advise them of your trademark rights and ask them to reactivate the website in your name. You should...

Hello. I have 2 questions about music industry business.

Yes you can legally create cover versions for some singer(singers), using instrumentals of pop song they like to cover with the singer's vocals, as...

When making something with material (yardage) if it has a trademark on it can I sell what I make out of it.

Yes you can. As long as you are using authentic fabric for the purpose it was sold. Consult with an experienced trademark attorney who can advise...

You may publish publicly available information on your website. But you can't copy someone else's directory, as it would be copyright...

Filing lawsuit for not being paid by doing my works on design and editing on books for the author.

You will need to explore with experienced counsel whether you have a breach of contract or debt action against the author. However, statutes of...

Do I need to have people sign an Independent Contractor/Partnership Agreement? How do we classify unpaid contributing artists?

First, you should file for copyright protection for the graphic designs. The rest requires specific analysis of your project by an Entertainment...

I'm building a website. I want to call it ConwayMarketDNA.com. Other sites use "Market DNA." Can I use "Market DNA" with Conway?

You may be able to do so. However, it really depends on whether the term Market DNA is descriptive of the services. I recommend that you consult...

Franchisor is still using my(franchisee) name and likeness even after we legally separated. What legal recourse do I have?

Probably, although you should consult IP and Bankruptcy counsel. A DMCA takedown notice should be sufficient.