Is it illegal to sell drawings of celebrities or characters?

sorry to tell you, but you are taking a huge risk legally. You are a willful infringer making derivative copies. The statutory maximum damages are...

Copyright issue. Cartoon from a photog to use on a Shirt, is this OK?

You need to see an IP attorney or entertainment attorney. Since permission was denied, this is very risky. Keep in mind the photographer's...

If a picture was taken of me and my siblings when I and they were very young who has the rights if my parents paid for them

The photographer has the rights to the picture. your Mother owns the copy, but not the copyright. Your sister may have publicity rights as to...

Are we in the wrong for trademark infringement for using the name "Virtual Business and Learning Conference"

I also think the smart move is tho come up with a different and more distinctive name that you can protect. I suggest you make liberal generic and...

Is it legal to use a celebrities' pseudo nick name and cartoon "likeness" in a video game?

Unless you have permission, use of the name and likeness of a celebrity will violate their publicity rights under most states' laws. You should use...

Selected as the best answer

Yes, likely illegal, yet very low risk as no one else is damaged, few will know, and you can easily stop if challenged. As an IP attorney, I want...

Internet entrepreneur and consumer media company

You are smart to look for books to guide you.There are many issues. starting any business is risky and hard work. The Internet makes entry easier,...

Social media networking website for high school students

You should hire an internet law attorney with business expertise. That lawyer will review your plans to determine risk.You will also need an IP...

I am starting my own website business in Illinois. Can I write my own operating agreement? (See Details Please)

Familiar pro se web startup story. No money and even less sense. I have a suggested business name for you and your two friends Curly and Moe to use.

Can two like businesses have similar names, even if the only difference is word placement in the same state, but different city?

Sometimes yes and sometimes no.The issue is not whether people will confuse the names or products, but rather whether the respective goods and...