Would it be wise to start up a class action against a media company who makes unwarrented copyright claims?

A class action can be instituted when there is a class of people being harmed by an entity. Such an action is frequently filed when the damages...

Using a trademark/IP to produce a fan made product and offer it to people without actually making money?

You would be infringing the trademark. The fact that you are not making a profit would make no difference.

You need to be 100% sure that the trademark is really abandoned. You might think it to be abandoned because of information on the Trademark...

I was raided by Homeland security for selling counterfeit tees valued at $150,000. I was not arrested.. What are the chances I

If the seized goods were counterfeit, then the chances of getting sued are quite high. There could also be criminal charges brought against you. ...

Can I sell boxing t-shirts on the street in Las Vegas ?

If you purchase properly licensed t-shirts, then you can resell them. Be wary, however, because you might purchase infringing t-shirts and...

Is there a way for me to patent or copyright an invention without spending more than 100$. I'm very poor

You would patent an invention, not copyright it, as copyright applies to works of authorship. If you were to try to file a provisional patent...

We get a lot of questions about "fair use" in copyright, most of which ask about situations that would be unlikely to be seen as fair use. This...

High school football team used a photo of mine to raise money (discount cards) with no cited credit, can I seek compensation?

Their use of the photo infringes your copyright. So, ask yourself what you really want to do about it. Do you want to invest thousands of dollars...

Can i use just the colors of the sports teams to make craft items? not the logos, just the colors

Using the colors by themselves would not be a problem so long as you do not suggest any sort of affiliation with the teams. For more information,...

I am interested in making an Iphone app about the famous architect Frank Gehry. Do I need permission to use his name for the app

So long as the use of his name is for the purpose of relaying factual information and so long as you use it in a way that does not imply...