Should I ignore a letter for settle from a lawer.

Contact a Copyright attorney to read the letter and give you proper advise. We help people before they get into trouble, you seem to be in the...

Can I sell reproductions of public domain artwork based on imagery that I obtained from google art project?

OK, so the GAP license tells you what you can and cannot do. so what is it that you do not understand? The object may be in the PD, but the...

Would my collage fall under fair use?

As my colleagues stated it is a call that has to be made in the context of the finished work. The question is whether your collage is a...

Can a aurtho use info about you in a book

See previous answer to the same question. All the info you mention is public, so no privacy issues. Watch what you volunteer in Facebook.

Do I need to pay licensing to use an original design inspired by a copyrighted one? (i.e. "star wars")

Inspiration is OK, copying is not. Anybody could draw a helmet, even inspired by star wars, but when you look at all the aspects, then you say...

Is it legal to air TV programs on your TV station that are not yours?

Why do you ask something you already know? Your question is so basic that your in-house attorney should be able to answer or research, if not...

A photo-comic book using toys / clothes as characters - copyright Infringement?

You may not use GI Joes or Legos or any other trademarked or copyright character. Your best bet is to create your own and secure your rights via...

Can our business name be similar to a company that is out of Canada?

As my colleague stated, trademark rights usually stop at the border, the only exception being famous marks. Since I do not know what Canadian...

I need brain surgery. What is the average cost if the surgeon is a nurse, a family doctor, and a brain surgeon? Oh, you want a brain surgeon, So,...

How do I rewrite a copyrighted script which is allowed by the Author?

Very simple. Contact a copyright attorney and you can focus on the rewrite. Lots of them are very close to you.