Good answers by California attorneys. And you'll want someone to look up and confidentially advise you about things like California right of...

What makes you think the photo is not under copyright? The magazine may own that copyright or they may have licensed it from the photographer.

"Need" is relative and the decision could relate to your other questions about enforceability. If they sign, and breach, how will you enforce it...

No. Still trafficking in a counterfeit. What happens after it's sold and someone sees it? That's "post purchase confusion."

As pointed out above, you need to contact a patent lawyer directly and get an estimate. Use Avvo's find a lawyer feature, contact a local bar...

Good answers above. I'd also say you should refer back to your initial contract. It is normal for the contracts to specify in writing what...

Probably not. It's the art not the medium that is covered. If you have a sculptural work and carve in wood, cast in bronze or make a butter...

You have the exclusive right to "distribute" copies of your work. They can do it if you let them. But there are practical implications. Don't...

Probably depends on the detail involved when you "create" or "come up with" the design. (1) find a raster photo on the Internet and "vectorize"...

Good answer above. While not this simple, you will typically need to prove (1) access and (2) substantial similarity to the protected expression. ...