As my colleagues above have stated, the paintings you listed in your questions have long passed out of copyright protection. However, the images...

Is this copyright infringement?

The first sale doctrine, which you were erroneously relying on, only applies to the resale of single copies of a copyrighted work. If you were to...

Re: copyright law, if I establish CR ownership using my legal name, what prevents another with same name from claiming ownership

If you have your copyright registered with the United States Copyright Office, your application should list your full name and date of birth. in...

If I fly to the phillipines to meet Victoria, do I have to worry about any legal troubles and is there any way I can avoid such?

To add to my colleagues assessment of your trip as a bad idea, I think your actions on Skype are also a bad idea. Arguably, "Victoria" has video...

I am going to sign an agreement with an investor to write my Novel. I have question about retaining my copyright.

You need to consult with an attorney who is well versed in copyright law and/or the publishing/entertainment industry. Your attorney can help you...

I am a movie producer. Can an actor read a copyrighted text on film, without permission from the publisher?

The reading may fall into fair use, but it would depend on a multitude of factors that would need to be carefully considered and reviewed by your...

This is a great and novel question. As my colleague stated, this appears to be a grey area in the copyright law (i.e. could be argued either way)....

Is it normal to include a professional liability clause in a freelance game writing contract? Is it enforceable?

My colleagues nailed it. This is a common clause. The acceptability is up to you. You should consult with an attorney who can advise you after...

Considering using a modified image of a popular rock formation in a National Forest..

I don't see how trademark would apply to a rock formation, but I would need more information to be able to give you a clear answer as in that...

Are online images of perp walks copyright free? I want to use still images of perp walks in a funny video to publicize a course.

The person who took the images will own the copyright. Unless the images are clearly public domain or under a creative commons license that allows...