Is translating a textbook and then using it for paid educational purposes in violation with the US copyright law?

No, translating and using in "another country" is not a violation of US copyright law. It is, however, likely a violation of the copyright law in...

Is it OK if I used a badge similar to the Superman S on a t shirt with a T on the inside and not red or yellow?

"that look like the Superman shield" Seems you answer your own question. While the actual test is confusion of source not confusion of shields,...

Can i give a product a similar name if it features a trademarked material? I.E material = "Union Tape" new product "Union Strap"

Union Tape may not let you lie by the sea in a land called Hanalei but may puff like a dragon if you do that. Seems to me Union Tape and Union...

When must I file for LLC or business license for my photography "hobby?"

The is no legal deadline for filing an LLC, it's a matter of determining when the benefits outweigh the cost. There is not a lot of liability if...

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991applies to advertising faxes not all faxes.

I pick at a goodwill outlet store and it fails to advertise hazards in-store.

It's not similar to McDonald's failing to warn of hot contents in a coffee cup, as in that case the local McDonald's store was previously warned...

Am I able to sue my former employers for false advertising?

Technically anyone can sue anyone anywhere anytime for anything. If it is frivolous, you may end up dismissed and sanctioned and have to pay your...

Im a DJ. Will i have copyright issues if i make a remix song

Yes. You will need two licenses. A composition license and a master use license from each song you remix. See a music attorney. YOU should not...

The answer is you probably need a new SERVICE MARK application if you intend to maintain use of this "trademark". It is quite telling that you do...

What images can be used in a true crime book?

Q:"I am writing a true crime book and understand that this falls under the category of "editorial use. Does this mean that any images I find of the...