Can an author publish a book with a picture of me with fabricated personal information without my permission?

If you took the picture and did not authorize the use, that use would likely be infringing. If the name and personal information is different,...

I'm starting a radio show what laws should i look out for?

Go to Amazon and look for a book on this. What laws depends on who, where, and why? You have us nothing to go upon. That is why you hire an...

Will I still be able to take the photographer to court after two years

This sounds like one for one of two approaches: a media investigator's help or a small claims suit. I think the small claims suit is more likely to...

My ma paints old western boots, has been asked for college themed.Is Approval from college needed for logo use to receive money?

Nancy Sinatra gives the answer for Ma. If Ma paints more than a few of these boots, U of MT will be walking all over Ma. Asking for a license is...

I think that is very risky. The case law suggests to me you will lose if sued. Read the "Here's Johnny" portable toilets case, where the defendant...

Can I sue my old church for selling cds of me and my siblings singing without our knowledge or permission?

Yes, but not likely successfully. First strike against you: You have a Statute of Limitations problem, although recent case law has indicated...

Am I common law protected to use a slogan I've been using since 2011 if I just found out another company trademarked it in 2013?

Q:"What should I do?" A: Easy - hire an IP attorney to review this and take appropriate action. Q:"We are in different locations, Tennessee...

What can I do if I did not submit the Statement of Use to the USPTO and application is dead?

Since tm/sm priority derives from either use or from filing a US tm/sm appl. you, with an attorney's help, first need to decide if the priority is...

How do I draft a contract promising not to use photos/videos for profit?

You want advice on how YOU commit unauthorized practice of law with yourself as client? My advice is don't. Get someone licensed to practice law...

I have a trademarked name that is now being used in another country. What protections do I have and what actions should I take?

You are in way over your head and need to hire an IP attorney with international connections and knowledge. First, US trademark registrations (if...