You need to understand that there are three different legal issues involved here. If in fact the photo contained the recognizable images of...

Can I use celeb pictures/images found on the internet to go with my blog entries or posts?

As the other attorneys answering have indicated, there are really two separate questions here. First, you may well be infringing the "publicity...

Is there a copyright issue with using Hubble photos of the stars that were acquired on-line from a website?

Since NASA is a government agency, its images aren't generally copyrighted. With one caveat, you can use the images for personal, informational and...

Can I alter an existing company's logo or image of their product to use in advertising for the company I work for?

I would echo Attorney Koslyn's response and note that, in addition to trademark claims, you might find your company vulnerable to claims under the...

Hi, my name is Lena Stickel. i need to know my copyright rights for my pictures?

Attorneys Ballard and Koslyn have clearly stated what the typical practices are in the modeling business. However, it sounds to me from your...

What are my options when I receive a cease and dissest leter for Trademark Infrigment.

The one thing that you should not do is ignore the letter. It needs to be taken seriously and you are well advised to meet with experienced...

Fee arbitration

Alot will depend upon whether you have a written retainer agreement (or engagement letter) with the attorney. You should. If you don't have one,...

I bought family photos at an auction. They date from the late 1800s to 1955. Can I copy & sell them.

The photos you are talking about are covered by three different sets of copyright laws and principles: 1) Those taken between 1865 and June 30,...

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You are not violating any copyright laws since there is no "copyright" in the sound of a voice, only in recordings. But a distinctive voice can...

Is a closely related logo trademark infringment even if they are different products and the brand is not sold in the USA?

One other thing that you need to be cautious about is this: If the design comprising the auto-part company's logo is sufficiently original, it may...