There's a statutory right to publicity and a common law right to publicity in Texas. The answer to your question is ultimately, "it depends". ...

When a deceased celebrity's estate has expired, is it legal to create and sell goods with their likeness on it?

All these answers are good, but if you're asking from Texas and happen to be applying this to a deceased Texas celebrity, be wary: Texas...

What does one have to submit to become the sole owner of an entertainment group?

The fact scenario you have is a bit vague. Assuming you're not a publicly held corporation, one can generally find the information they need to...

Intent to sue: Do i send it myself? Also, can i send it through email? If not is mailing okay? Also, do I send it to the...

More facts needed to answer this. For example, I'm not even sure your question is related to Intellectual Property. It sounds though like you're...

What would need to be filed for product infringement on internet site?

You have a Copyright by operation of law the moment you put the artistic work (here, the wall decor, assuming it's not functional) into a fixed,...

Can 2 entertainment companies cooperate together?

You received fine advice from my colleagues on joint ventures, etc. Yes, in the entertainment industry it's often the case that two companies...

Where can I get a lawyer for my writing career!?

The Avvo rules prevent us from directly soliciting clients, so this instead is more of a question-answer forum for educational purposes. That...

Can I make a music on a piano for an ending credits at the end of the movie without being sued?

If it's your original music (meaning you did not hear it during the credit roll of a film and subsequently reproduce what you heard), then -you-...

How can you get something copyrighted? What recourse do you have when someone steals an idea from you?

A few things are going on in this particular situation, the first of which is a family dispute (not pertaining to "Family Law") whereby you guys...

Is it ok to make a video game that has similarities to a movie that was made as long as it's done differently?

The idea of someone going to a "realm of darkness" by way of a "grave" could be argued as a metaphor for "death", generally, I imagine. That being...