The"clear cut"answer is that there cannot be too much copying (copyright infringement) and there cannot be a significant likelihood of confusion as...

How does a part time consultant respond to contracts that demand assignment of 100% of IP to the company?

There are many possibilities, but this is a matter of negotiation and some business can be very rigid in their policies. Retaining ownership and...

Can I sell homemade lawn ornaments with professional sports teams names on them?

Not legally unless you get a license, and that will be beyond your means and ability. You need to be a well established major business to get a...

Should Music Artists That Own Their Own Record Label Copyright Their Sound Recordings As Being Works Made For Hire?

It is really a business decision whether to hold copyright legal title in the artist's, publisher's or other entity. Tax considerations and...

I invented something. Now I see it for sale. I had written the idea down and mailed it to myself. Is there anything I can do?

43 years ago? Are you kidding? Also, that self-mail is worthless in the USA. The USPS will not testify as to what's in your envelope, and it must...

Do I retain copyright and ownership of application code unless otherwise specified in contract as a freelancer?

Perhaps. Details needed for an attorney to know. You may have produced a derivative work. You say you signed a secrecy agreement.you have likely...

Can I take a photo off of Google Earth and use it to create artwork?

You could have found the answer by simply Googling "Google Earth photo use". Here it is: "We're flattered to hear that you're further...

Can a painter sell giclees of her painting that she made from one of my photographs? Permission was given for the painting only.

The high quality of giclees would concern me. These are not legal unless you authorized them, so it's up to you to decide, not her. I would suggest...

Frankly there is NO possible cost for a small license to sell on Etsy. The major superheroes' studios don't need you and won't bother with you. For...

I am currently selling on ebay and have had my listing pulled while other sellers are allowed to keep selling, what can I do?

Unless you are in a protected class, this is not discrimination. Can you sue the cops for stopping you rather than the hundreds of other...