Is it legal to paint a picture on my car depicting gore.

I agree with my colleague. If it is not for commercial purposes, you should be ok. But if you are painting a car to sell it later hoping to make a...

In short - no. The pictures are likely copyrighted by another and, as such, you need their permission to use them.

I have a website and the name is trademarked. I've noticed other websites are using it, isn't this illegal?

Trademark law is about preventing confusion as to the source of goods and/or services. If the mark in question is confusingly similar to yours,...

Can I use a business name that is a part of an existing business name?

Trademark law is all about preventing confusion as to the source of the goods and services. If your trademark might be confusingly similar to the...

Must agree with all of my colleagues. I would stop doing it immediately. If you seek a license now, you might have to come clean, and pay for...

Am I able to use a T-Shirt design reading "My Cup Size Is Stanley" without violating the NHL's trademark on the Stanley Cup?

That is a tough one. Trademark law aims to prevent the likelihood of confusion among consumers. There are several factors that are considered in a...

Disney Themed Hats on TV/Film

This is a tough question, and you definitely need to provide a bit more information. Much of this will turn on whether or not the use of the Micky...

I want to copyright a book I'm writing which includes stories from various people . What's the procedure.

When you fix your original work of authorship in a tangible medium, i.e., saving it to the memory of a computer, copyright protection affixes. In...

Is reproducing a movie on stage without rights legal?

I agree with my colleagues. This would be considered a derivative work. When it comes to Disney and enforcing copyrights, they are ruthless.

Can I file copyrights infringement against a US citizen who lifted a photo from my website hosted by Webs.com based in Maryland?

Well, in order to access the US Courts, you will have to file your copyright with the copyright office to get a registration. This process can be...