In a play-script can the phrase Disney Cruise be used, as well as referring to some of the Disney characters?

The standard for "nominative fair use" has been described by one court: “First, the product or service in question must be one not readily...

Can I sell items that I made that are inspired by game characters for a profit with gettin a free game character?

There's no real legal standard for when "inspired by" becomes infringement. One court, in the case of Apple Computer, Inc. v. Microsoft Corp. 35...

Our company wants to screen print high school name and mascots on Under Amour tshirts. Can this be done?

If you don't change the garments other than printing and all the required labelling is with them when re-sold you are probably OK. You need to...

How Can I Incorporate Someone Elses Product In A Product Of My Own ?

More information is needed. You can buy nuts and bolts and assemble something. Theoretically you could include a product on the market in a new...

What will be the case against the professor who sends pornographic videos and pictures to students and asking him to go out wit?

Most educational institutions have systems in place to confidentially report problems such as you describe. Investigate the school's policies and...

Is it legal for a boutique to take a picture of me from a professional photo shoot and place it on their website?

The above answers are good ones. While releases are the norm, their content is not always the same and sometimes they are treated casually. If...

Is threatening to sue for collection considered extortion?

It sure sounds like a civil matter, not a criminal matter. Plus, some states have specific statutes relating to failure to pay commissions that...

Can I sue for intellectual property to a company that has aired a show to which I've already created four years prior?

The above answers are good ones. If you have a copyright registration you can sue for copyright infringement. You will need to prove that your...

If there is a lawsuit filed in Federal court there needs to be a copyright registration. It is typical to allege it in the Complaint. So it is...

In th the entertainment business either could be helpful. There are many experienced lawyers who kind of do a little bit of both and are ethically...