I am making a t-shirt company. I need an acceptable specimen.

You would need to provide a specimen of the trademark itself. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) notes that “A specimen is a...

What limit is there on using a low-resolution image (1800x1300) of a movie poster found online. Movie is recent.

If this is a one off situation and used for personal use that it may be the case that it could be used, on the other hand, if it is used in another...

How to copyright a music album so that only the artists (band members) own full rights.

You will have to show evidence that it was a work for hire by some form of agreement or if they were independent contractors for this purpose it...

Can I indirectly use a college players likeness and put it on a t shirt. For instance, a logo I modify to reference a player.

This could be tricky and amount to publicity rights. In this situation it may amount to unauthorized use, unless you have been given permission to...

Am I able to assemble a kit made up of 5 patented products (1 of which is my own) and resell it under my trademarked name?

The problem you may run into is use of the patents that you do not own, you may have to get permission or some form of license, because even...

Has a singer the same legal right as an instrumentalist to "cover"/release a previously-released INSTRUMENTAL?

Copyright in music, lyrics, sounds and recordings are somewhat complex. The lyrics of song are one thing and accompanying music another, as is the...

Selling original paintings at art fair. In addition, would like to do one giveaway of NLF team. Is that legal?

Selling original paintings is not a problem, with regards to the NLF if this is something you did not paint, but simply sold or gave away then that...

The license would indicate the types of use permitted and whether modification is permitted. Where you do not modify the logo in most cases this...

I made an embroidery pattern of an old cartoon which I thought had passed copyright. I put it up for sale but didn't sell

It depends largely on the use and what part of the old cartoon is protected. You need to make sure that they are the owner of the copyright and...

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Hello, I would like to know if it is legal to have flash apps (that I did not write) on my website.

That would potentially be risky. You may want to seek a license or permission to avoid any potential infringement. Your best bet is to consult...