What you need is a license from the film's copyright owner to make a derivative work. I suggest that you or your Copyright attorney contact the...

Startup Companies, Venture Capital, and Financing

This is not an Intellectual Property question. You need to speak with a California business attorney.

How can one get a US patent on a product Idea, manufactured and sold in china that does not have a US patent?

Unless your product is a patentable improvement over the Chinese product you are not eligible for patent protection. You can only obtain...

Is it legal use the name of a song, printed on a custom made product to sell and can I use dialogue from a movie on my website.

The title of a song and a line from a movie are no eligible, by themselves for copyright protection. However, I recommend that you retain an...

We have already used the name of our brand (website and social media). However, somebody else just registered, what can we do?

It sounds from your question that the prior registrant also started using the trademark in commerce before you. Your acquisition of a website is...

Selected as the best answer

Your proposed use of the names in the mobile app may be lawful use of the trademarks. However, use of the logos is likely to exceed your need to...

Can I paint a picture for non profit without infringing copyright laws?

Yes, you are likely infringing the copyrights on the Whinny the Pooh characters. I don't know that your online inquiry will produce a satisfactory...

Are we in legal jeopardy for using this software?

Yes, of course you are in jeopardy of being sued for copyright infringement. Your company needs to retain an experienced Copyright Attorney to...

If I have a Trademark for fabric wall hangings, will that cover paper wallpaper? They are different classification numbers.

No, you should apply for wall paper if you intend to sell Wall Paper, as well as fabric wall hangings. Infringement, however, is a different...

I have written a collection of songs. What should my first legal steps be?

Yes, you should explore registration of your works and joining association, such as ASCAP and BMI in order to collect royalties. I would suggest...