I agree with my colleagues above. However would add a few caveats. The analysis may change depending on who the celebrity is, mainly, if they...

Although you don't need a lawyer to get a trademark, is it a good idea?

I think you will be getting biased opinions when asking lawyers this question. However, trademark registrations can be a difficult and nuanced...

As stated above, you may have rights as a co-author in the songs and/or sound recordings. You should consult an entertainment attorney related to...

If I want to sell a t-shirt with an image of a product, lets say a Pepsi can, will that go against any copyright law?

As stated by my colleagues, you may be infringing copyrights related to the artwork, and more so, the trademark owned by Pepsi, Co. You should...

I've been notified byComcast that I have comitted copyright infringement. I've downloaded movies but have not sold any. What now

Yes, downloading copyrighted movies is illegal regardless of your re-sale of them. Mr. Beckerman seems to be an expert in this field. You should...

Hi i spent years making a feature length film and 95% of my closing credits are fake, is this illegal?

It depends on what you mean by "fake." If you are using names of celebrities and actual people who did not work on the film, you may have some...

I'm in the process of creating an online portfolio of my work. I'm an artist. Can I display a logo I already sold the rights to?

It would depend upon the language of the contract you entered into for the contest. It may have given you rights to use the logo in your portfolio...

If a father transfers his interest in a business to his son,will he be liable for debts incurred after the transfer?

It is unclear from your question what you are asking. Are you asking if the son will be liable for debts after the transfer, or the father? It...

You need to consult an attorney who can evaluate your case and advise you as to possible options. The information you provided is fairly vague...

I am self-publishing a book, can I use a painting that is in the public domain for the cover?

The holding in the Bridgman v. Corel case did state that the photograph of a public domain artwork did not achieve copyright protection. However,...