Is making a reference guide to a copyrighted work or works considered fair use?

Although a full fair use analysis would require more facts, something to consider is that fair use is not intended to support someone in...

If i get a trademark on my unique stage name, and one uses a similar name by changing a few letters. is that legal?

Generally, the answer will depend on whether there is any likelihood that consumers will be confused as to the source of goods and services you...

Is it legal to publish a fiction book under non-fiction?

There are many novels that purport to be a true account, and therefore, non-fiction, but are actually entirely fictitious (see, e.g., Papillon, by...

Can someone copyright an image that is similar to a licensed character but not exactly like it.

Maybe. Copyright only protects "original" works. To the extent that your work is not "original," it will not be protected. Whether or not your...

If I make profit by scan a book for someone who already owns them, will it be illegal?

What you propose is most likely copyright infringement. The owner of any particular copy of a book does not typically also own the right to make...

Yes, a vendor generally can be sued for selling unlicensed sports team t-shirts. Sports teams generally own a trademark in the team name itself...

Would or could it be a problem if my online customers was buying parts to assemble a similar patented item for personal use.

Your question relates to liability for indirect patent infringement, of which there are two types: 1) inducement to infringe; and 2) contributory...