Is it illegal to illustrate a popular character and sell it?

Yes it is illegal. The creation of the character and popularizing it is the work of the original creator, and they own the rights to the character...

Will I get in legal trouble for this?

Yes you can get in legal trouble. What you are doing is intentionally wronging others. You use eBay to advertise and sell your product, but then...

Can a marketing company use the Nike or Reebok logos without permission in an online research campaign?

You need an attorney to review the specifics of your "campaign" to see how they are displayed, when they are displayed, and to provide a written...

Can my son refuse to get an IIL blow machine to be installed on his car?

It depends on the judge. He can refuse to have it installed, but then the judge can also deny his license. You say he has served his time in...

Do I have rights to the photos that were taken of me that I paid for?

Mr. Land is correct that the general rule is that the photographer has the copyright, not the subject of the picture. There is no requirement that...

I own a business and want to protect myself from employees who want to start the same business. Is there a form they can sign?

You would have your employees sign confidentiality agreements and non-competes as a condition of employment. it is not a general form. You need...

Can a hotel, The Grand Hotel 7815B LBJ, threaten guests when there are problems with a room?

You would have a claim if there is a safety issue. You would also have a complaint if their rooms did not provide basic services such as running...

Writing Articles

What you describe does not appear to present any legal risk.

No. your free hand logos are derivative works and you will quickly get a cease and desist letter and more legal headache than you want to deal...

If I purchase a product from china for resale with my Logo (not counterfit) but the same product is being sold here.

As long as the products are not protected under copyright, and do not infringe on the trademark or trade dress of another company, you may import...

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