The diamond itself is a simple geometric shape and its use would not infringe trademark rights in the logo. By doing things such as placing other...

When a photographer transfers copyright to another person, can the photographer still retain a photo credit?

You can include the photo credits requirement if you want or if the photographer requires it. The language you suggest appears adequate, but you...

What is the proper wording to terminate a publishing contract when the publisher has three specific "breach of contract" inciden

Have an attorney review your contract to ensure that you are in compliance with it and have a valid basis for terminating it. A good attorney will...

Are there any legal issues with using the name (not logo just name) of a defunct sports team on products that I would sell?

It is likely that there is an entity that stills owns and continues to use the trademarks of the defunct teams. There may also be copyright issues....

Can I commercially use album artwork in a small business that sells posters with people's favourite music on?

It sounds like your will need a license from the copyright holders to use their artwork in the posters that you intend to sell. You need to discuss...

Can I include a purchased book and small purchased items along with my own items when selling a "literacy kit"?

Generally, when you buy something you have the right to resell it unaltered without violating the trademark or copyright rights of others. You...

What if you can't finish a payment on a patent

If you want to be able to patent this invention, you need to speak with an attorney to make sure that you don't lose the right to do so. If...

Am I able to have my characters dressed as other fictional characters?

I recommend against having characters in your film dressed as known fictional characters that others have rights in without consulting with an...

Can one create a product with copyrighted or licensed images and sell the new product?

Not without a license. The right to resell the fabric with licensed characters on it is terminated when you "materially alter" the fabric by making...

Copyright for 50 year old vinyl records

In general for works first published in 1923 or later, there is a good likelihood that the work is protected by copyright. The contours of whether...