I want to copy old masters

If by "old masters" you mean original art published before 1923 or published without copyright notice in the US before 1978 then those original...

Is this trademark considered similar?

You shouldn't ask questions on Avvo about specific fact situations. It's better to retain an attorney and get a confidential opinion. Generally,...

Patent licensing ("rent") can be on all sorts of reasonable terms if you find a company who will agree. It sounds like you are proposing "field of...

Can I copyright a curriculum that a non-profit wants to use for an educational program?

She should be able to register copyright for her original materials. The existence of the copyright depends only on the original work being fixed...

It would be a potential problem. Putting aside regulation of sales of alcoholic beverages, the general rule is that if you buy something you can...

It's "OK" and the normal way things work. Public performances of music need permission from the composers. That's how composers earn a living. ...

It depends on the content and the consequences with which you are prepared to deal. Absolutely, the best course, legally and business-wise is to...

Will I be sued for trademark infringement?

Yes. If you are caught you will be sued and you will lose. It might be trademark infringement or copyright infringement or both. For trademark a...

Can I purchase a patent from a company

From what you describe, yes. A purchase is accomplished with an 'assignment'. You would have signed one as the inventor 'selling' to her company....

Can I trademark shirt designs that I’ve seen but have no trademark?

It doesn't sound like you will be using the phrases to identify yourself as the source of the goods. It sounds like you will be using them because...