1. Short words or phrases are not protected by copyright. 2. If a work is not fixed in a tangible medium it is not afforded copyright. 3. What...

Is there any concern if I get paid to teach people how to create their own Superman Logos, but with different letters, not S?

Yes there are concerns, but whether or not DC will win the suit it not clear. That being said, do you have several $100,000s in cash lying around...

It is very likely your company owns the copyright on the photos the ex-employee is using. Whether or not the ex-employee used their camera or a...

Can I press charges or do I have to sue someone for violating a US code?

It is unlikely you will be able to do more than you have accomplished. You can try calling the local US attorney to see if you can get them...

Who owns the rights to advertisements in newspapers

More details are necessary to answer your question. Is the graphic designer an employee of the newspaper, your company or an independent...

What is a retainer?

Retainer agreements must be in writing. The scope of the retainer can vary, but it must be outlined in the written agreement. Retainers can be...

Gave original's to my atty, and cant get them back

You should file a complaint with the state ethics committee. More details are needed to fully understand what happened in your case, but $6000 for...

I have been discriminated against because of my age and need advice. I was hired for a 6 month contract with NJ Transit.

If you were employed as a regular employee and when you were fired the reason for firing was that you were 50, no question you would have a...

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Is there any concern with altering the Superman logo (changing the letter only) and selling the resulting images/design files?

Yes. it is likely trademark and possibly copyright infringement depending how it is done. If you use this on a commercial product expect a C&D...

What if a tenant moves out of a month to month rental agreement without any notice in the state of Kansas?

The agreement was month to month. They paid for June, they were gone in July. The landlord is free to rent the property to another tenant.