The school I attend has posted Walt Disney quotes around campus. Is that legal?

Yes - you are allowed to post quotes from famous people. This is usually because the quote is too short to be protected by copyright.

Do I have a viable case for copyright infringement?

There is no way to determine whether or not you have a case, without speaking in private with a copyright attorney. They will be able to analyze...

Book titles are not protectable in and of themselves. The only issue you would need to be concerned about would be if that particular phrase was...

Am I allowed to sell a product after altering it?

The issues would be whether or not the dishware has an copyrightable or trademark protection associated with it. If not, there should be no...

Identity Theft by My Friend Who Leased A Car

This is not an intellectual property question.

Can I copy a CD that is out of print?

The fact that something is out or print, does not mean it is no longer protected by copyright. Personal, or back-up copies of most copyright...

I'm writing a novel, and want to include a fictional character from a classic author's work in it. Is it legal to do so?

The book Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde was published in 1886, so any copyright in the original story has expired. However, you would...

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How can I protect an idea once I've shared it with an organization?

There are still questions that remain, such as did you have a written agreement with the company, and what does the agreement say? When you...

Copyright infringement... Todd Hannemann vs. Jimmy Kimmel multiple show segments.

I recommend you utilize the Avvo search function and interview several attorneys.

Can I create and sell art that uses an intellectual property as the basis but is highly derivative of the source material?

Copyright law is a difficult area, and is fraught with land mines. You will need a copyright attorney to review the original work, as well as...