Can I use the Title of a Film as a name for an event/ club night as it isn't a film or movie.

Generally, titles cannot be copyrighted and more than one movie can have the same name. But a title can acquire trademark status. It would also...

My girlfriend, a chef, was let go from her employer. I am currently building her a website that mentions (pictures and links)

The images belong to whoever has the copyright in the images as does the text from the magazine article. That's your first step - find out who has...

If I suggested a food item to McDonalds during the years 1970-1980, backed it up with a letter and received a response.

Even if it happened yesterday you would not be entitled to anything so don't worry that you waited 30 years to say something.

I took nude pictures of myself and emailed them to a boyfriend. We have broken up. Can he legally post them to the internet?

If you are of age it is legal and you can't stop him unless hetries to sell them , then you may have certain rights but if he's just posting them,...

What's better? More experienced lawyer in different state vs. less experienced in my state?

An experienced lawyer in your state is the best fit of course and you should continue to look for that person because I am certain they are out...

Do i need permission to put a preformance of Dr. Seuess writing's How the grinch stole Christmas?

If it is going to be a public performance then generally yes, you need to get permission from the rightsholder. Without more info on what you...

Can I sell my skills rather then the image I'm recreating? Can I get a commission for painting Mickey, the Hulk, etc. on shoes?

There is no 90% rule. Companies and individuals that own copyright and trademark in deisgns and images also own the right to make derivative...

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What is the best way to get trademark first-use rights?

If your company is not yet operating or in commerce yet you don't have any territory to mark. While you can file under an "Intent to Use" basis...

How do I sell a product and put an NFL sticker on it legally?

The only way to do this legally would be to get a license from the NFL which is a bit of a process. Read the prequalification agreement...

How much of a song can i use in a powerpoint

The answer will depend not on how much of the song you want to use, but how you want to use it. In some instances, you may not be able to use any...