I have received a letter from my competitor's attorney stating that my company name infringes on their trademark. I disagree.

Mr. Ballard and Ms. Koslyn are absolutely correct -- if you receive a cease and desist letter from your competitor's lawyer, you need to hire your...

Facebook photo taken for other media without permission, any legal grounds?

There are two possible legal issues here -- privacy rights (which you seemed concerned with) and copyright rights (which my colleagues address)....

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Are the songs from the French artist Fréhel public domain?

I'm afraid that's a question about which you'll likely need to consult a lawyer that is well-versed in international copyright law. The...

If I register lovebaymontschool.net (love Baymont School), will Ebay have legal ground to sue me (like they sue Perfume Bay )?

1. Assuming you don't plan to use the domain name in connection with an online auction or anything similar, it seems like an extremely weak case...

Is someone legally allowed to record someone else's book and sell copies of that recording without permission from the author?

No, that would be very clear copyright infringement.

Can I change the lyrics to a song for use in an internal orientation video for employees at our public agency?

Assuming the song is protected by copyright (as it likely is), changing the lyrics is likely to be considered the creation of a derivative work,...

Can I create from scratch a well-known logo with different colors and different fonts from the original to sell online?

In addition to trademark protection, the well-known logo you're recreating in different colors and fonts is likely protected by copyright law. If...

Do I need to copyright my photos? What if I sell the photos, the disk and the copyrights? How does that work?

Mr. Whitaker and Mr. Go lab are both correct, although they have different views on whether you should register your copyright and license (give...

Is it legal to paint a school logo on a wall or building that will be seen by the public?

As Mr. Marcus indicates, the schools presumably have trademark rights in their respective logos. They may or may not be vigilant in policing third...

Can I promote a client event to see an upcoming movie utilizing a copy of the poster of the movie we'll be watching?

I agree with my colleagues. While it seems fairly harmless and unlikely to cause problems, it would likely be infringement of both copyright and...