I want to use pictures on my website, but don't want to pay for them.

License the photos. There are a number of licensing web sites for stock photos or specific images (istockphoto.com, getty images). Or take your...

Sir, you may sue in small claims or state court but ONLY on the breach of contract claims. You cannot get copyright damages or an injunction based...

Copyright Infringement?

Consider this example: a fan of super hero comic books draws her own drawing of She Hulk. She uses her own materials to make the drawing, changes...

Using Pictures Of Stamps In Book

Several factors need to be considered to determine whether or not you will be violating copyrights by using the stamps: 1. The copyright status...

Wondering how craft sellers etc can sell items with college names

Some embroiders purchase "team logo" discs for their embroidery machines. These discs contain licensed logos which the embroiderer may use to make...

How to protect an idea.

First, you can protect your name via trademark protection, and your page views via copyright protection. To protect the "idea" that drives...

I have a wonderful idea for an invention.

I suggest the following: You sound like you will need investors before you can either commercialize your invention or pursue protection from the...

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Royalty -free photos from internet.

The short answer is that there is no way to fully verify the status of "royalty free" photos on line. You could verify that the on-line person...

As noted, you would be best served by trademark protection. You can get protection on the Federal level, or state level. Take a look at this...