If a business wants to use another company's logo, do they need permission?

Of course you need permission, especially for a logo as that involves both copyright and trademark.

Can I create a 3D likeness from a famous 2D celebrity photo, with my own "twist" on it, for a virtual world?

NO, in most cases you cannot do that without violating publicity rights of the celebrity. You picked Marilyn Monroe, which is somewhat of an...

Maybe, and maybe not. Are the products authentic? If not, no disclaimer will suffice.

Can I put any word on a t-shirt?

No it's not trademark infringement, it is trademark stupidity. No one has a trademark for THREAD. It is a generic term. However, a quick check...

Will business insurance offer enough coverage for sole proprietorship business?

You are here in Madison County, and wonder if general business insurance will be enough? You surely know better than that. insurance uwill cost a...

I filed Provisional Patent Application for software. Can I add parts for provisional patent and still have date of PPA for US?

"Parts for a provisional patent"? Uh-oh, you need to see a patent attorney and stop trying this on your own. There is no such thing as a...

Can public domain music be used commercially without credits

Sure, if it's really public domain. Be sure before you do, and hire an IP lawyer in CA if you're not certain.

Is it okay to use direct dialogue quotes from newer translations of the Bible in a movie script without written consent?

I have addressed the same issue for a close client who used the wildly popular NIV (Zondervan) in a religious thriller, which you should seriously...

If I make a 3D computer rendering of a celebrity, but do not make any claims that it is their likeness, can I freely sell it?

Very risky. It's not whether YOU think this is a likeness of the celebrity, but rather whether you are close enough to make the representatives of...

Is it legal to use photos of another company's dolls wearing my doll clothes on my website?

Generally, you can do this bit it is risky legally. You need to clearly disclose that you are only using dolls as examples and have no association...

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