Two different answers, and maybe there are two ways to interpret your question. "Can I use the cute embroidery Nike logo type things to sell for a...

There isn't an absolute rule. The principles are that copyright covers an (1) original (2) work of authorship (3) fixed in a tangible medium of...

While not likely, U.S. v. Goss, 803 F.2d 638 (11th Cir., 1986) said "Criminal infringement of copyright has three elements: (1) infringement of a...

There are more variables than the date of publication, but figure the best would be 20 years from the filing date, maybe 17 from issue. It's...

Concepts, probably not. Choreography, if it's dance notations on paper, maybe. Choreography is protected but you'll need to register and to do...

You can't get a "clearance" on Avvo. There are too many variables. First, if there's art, it might be a copyright question, but if it's as a "logo"...

Should you hire a lawyer? I am a lawyer and every time I bought or sold real estate, or wrote a will, I hired a lawyer. Chances are a lawyer...

It kind of depends on why you are using it. If it is necessary as part of the artistic theme to refer to Seinfeld, then you might be able to claim...

Not likely. They're not in the business of stealing ideas. They make enough just by charging people directly.

Probably. Copyright covers art, trademark covers names and symbols. Some logos have enough art to be copyrightable. They all are likely...