No, ownership of an original does not normally carry with it the copyright. The author (artist) likely owns the copyright. If you reproduce and...

Is it illegal for me to use a font that I found on the internet to put on tee shirts for sale?

Generally fonts are not proprietary, but special ones may be exceptions. You should see an IP attorney, as we cannot give you a specific answer...

I have an "instagram" page and do a lot of photography, but will eventually sell decals. Do i need to trademark my page?

In a sense you "have to" because it is automatic. Trademark rights arise from first use of a mark in commerce, so if you have a page offering...

Here is the word from the horse's mouth: Who do I contact to request permission to use Disney intellectual property for non-commercial uses such...

Make songs available for listening on music publishing website?

Demo publishing is certainly an option. You could do a partial demo rather than a full release and then would have the full release still to sell....

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Public domain images

While the pre-1923 images are likely public domain, the brand names likely are not. If these products still are sold, which is likely why you chose...

"I got a message" is too vague. An email from a label like SMG, UMG or WMG? A DMCA notice? A CDL letter? We must be as vague in our answer as you...

Am I infringing on a trademark that sounds similar but that trademark is No longer in business?

Q:"I'm about to apply for a trademark for a name of product (online software)" A: I take it you mean you are about to apply for a REGISTRATION for...

Do I have a cause of action based upon Appropriation?

No, this sounds like a non-rightful non-viable non-cause of action. Who cares what YOU can clearly tell. The relevant test is what the public can...

Does anyone have a sample specific NON DISCLOSURE CONFIDENTIALITY TEMPLATE?

Yes, and we charge for providing it. We are pleased to advise you can contact any of us to arrange for payment and then such a template or sample...