It's the reproduction or preparing of a derivative work that violates exclusive rights of a copyright owner -- not whether you use it for profit. ...

What should I do about a photo copy right infringement letter?

As between you and the website designer, you should have the designer pay. That doesn't affect the copyright infringement defense. If there's...

I am an admin of a Facebook group and interested in having it Trademarked?

Lawyers aren't supposed to put price information up on Avvo. Contact directly for that. The government fee alone will be $225 to $275 per...

How do I resolve intellectual property dispute?

If it was a traditional publishing agreement you would have a publishing agreement that typically grants you 50/50 royalties with the publisher. ...

If it's a legitimate book it would probably be nominative fair use of the car names (trademarks). Logos pushes the limits unless there's a reason...

I need to know which if any Performance Rights Organizations licenses do I need for my new taproom?

Probably both ASCAP and BMI should have you covered. Research their options online before contacting them so you will know what to say and what...

Can I reproduce vintage artwork?

If published without copyright notice they may be in the public domain. If there is a copyright notice it should identify who to contact for...

May I sell my accumulated digital hardware w/language of "containing Next-Gen Clipper Chips" (Remote Surveillance)?

If the devices are authorized and otherwise completely legal and were purchased on the open market you should be able to resell them. If by...

Are you required to file trademark to protect a name?

You have common law trademark rights if you use a distinctive mark in commerce as a trademark. The rights are limited to your geographical market. ...

How do I know if I'm being scammed by this record label?

It doesn't sound like a "normal" record label, although, of course, what used to be normal in 1990 is different now.