Do I need to do anything special (legally, etc) to post public domain books on my website?

If Project Gutenberg got it correct, you don't need to do anything, but it would probably be a good practice to say where you got the content. ...

What should I classify my two songs as?

The answer above is a good, thorough one. To put things in perspective, it sounds like you might think you "own" something you do not. If it...

I am going to fashion school and I am looking to create a brand but i'm looking to get rights to something but don't know how?

It's a good time to plan, but there is some clarification needed. First, I used to teach at an art/communication school that now has a fashion...

Can an artist sell a version of my logo design that is a mock up of my design before or after producing my logo to me ?

From your description, you may have things backwards. Ideas and concepts don't create enforceable intellectual property rights. That doesn't mean...

When taking notes from a textbook do you have to cite the publisher to avoid infringement?

There's no absolute answer. First of all, the practical issue: if these are personal notes and nobody else every sees them, who's going to know? ...

Avvo plugged this into Trademark law, but you'll also need to check state and local law to see if there are coffee regulations. Trademark law is...

Unfortunately, you can't get a "clearance" for what you suggest. First, you say "if the copyright was between say target and nintendo." It's...

Can I use the mount Rushmore monument for wine bottleling label will it be an infringement please let me know

A quick look at the trademark statute confirms the prohibition on Presidents there is during their 'or their widow's' lifetime. You'd want to...

Can I use my last name as a brand even though the brand name already exists?

It can't be answered in the abstract. Surnames are presumed to be non-trademarks but can become trademarks if they develop acquired...

Can it suffice to just sue a company under its trademark name??

If you know the trademark, why don't you just look up the owner's name? Of course it would all be easier if you retained a lawyer.