NY has relatively strong privacy laws. See an IP attorney or Entertainment attorney as they deal with celebrities and have to be well versed in...

Is it legal to monetize a blog about a specific video game? What is the obligation to the developer/IP holder?

Yes, it is legal to monetize a blog on a video game, however only if done properly so as not to infringe any rights of the developer/IP...

Can I File Trademark - both intent to use and use in commerce under same class but for different categories?

This question shows the confusion that often results from proceeding without an attorney. You can file an unlimited number of applications for...

I'm Ernie. I'm in the process of starting a T-Shirt co consisting of putting acronyms & slogans on T-SHIRT. Do I C-right or TM?

What you need to do is see an Intellectual Property lawyer before you start doing this. You have many misconceptions about trademark and copyright...

YOUR original pictures of local landmarks taken from public streets, roads, sidewalks, etc. are legal from a copyright standpoint. Do not try to...

I hope to use facsimiles of various reality show logos for a Grad Night party. Will this infringe on copyright or trademark law?

Low risk. Probably not likely to confuse anyone as to source (trademark infringement issue), not likely to damage the shows (on contrary, if...

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Read the testimony of the best known of Registrars of the US Copyright Office, Marybeth Peters before Congress on this very subject....

Do I need to obtain permission to parody iconic photographs or paintings?

I take a different view than my esteemed colleague. "Parody" means transforming a work so as to poke fun at or comment on the author of the work....

How can I legally obtain photos of old and rare coins without breaching U.S. Copyright Law?

if the photos are by the US Govt, they are public domain under 17 USC 105, so try to find the Gov. photographs. Photos of coins might well also be...

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Google made pdf of authors book and made it available without authorization for free downloads. How does author collect damages?

In addition to being skeptical like Attorney Ballard and for the same reasons, I want to point out to you that there is a 3 year statute of...