Is it legal to sell a sheet-music transcription made from a royalty-free audio-jingle i found on the internet?

Probably, but the devil is in the details. Unless the owner (which may be different than the creator) OK'd transcription, we must have the specific...

I'm a featured performer on an album on itunes who has been shut out of any composition credit or compensation. What can I do?

Paul, first you need to know some general copyright law on royalty sharing and ownership. The default provision is that all contributors of...

I practice trademark law in St. Louis. There are such table covers and even home-made tables in the area and the Cardinals and MLB have not...

Has the copyright for a 1923 painting expired?

See this comprehensive chart: http://copyright.cornell.edu/resources/publicdomain.cfm The renewal or non-renewal in 1951 will be determinative....

If a textile I created is copyrighted by my boss, can I use parts of it in a new design I create?

In general, I would expect the redrawn very similar motif would be held to be a copyright infringement, but the facts might change that. The reason...

Don't do this without a trademark attorney assisting and advising you. Your business model sounds sound provided you get sound legal guidance. Your...

What are trademark laws on logos?

1) probably safe without a license - DC will not care much about a single shirt. It's not worth their attorney's time to object. 2) entering a...

This should not pose a legal problem, and you should register copyrights on your designs, and trademarks for the design mark/idiom combo. To do...

Can I force the sale of a house in my deceased parents home in the state of IL.

You should consult an IL trust & real estate lawyer. The trust agreement will govern this, but generally the trustee will decide what's best for...

CAN A FAMILY LAWYER DO A WILL OR TRUST FOR US?

YES. An attorney licensed in CA is licensed to do both. Simple wills are relatively straightforward, so most lawyers in your state can do them. If...