As a writer, what do I need to know about copyright laws and quoting others' work?

My comments are mere additions to the prior answers and links, which are all worthy resources. Fair use is never clear, but one additional...

Which kind of case is it?: "For permanent injunction, infringement of trade mark, passing off and account of profits under the t

If you are quoting from the caption of a case, it is an infringement case asking for all available avenues of remedies for infringement under the...

There are many unknowns and each potentially could change the level of risk. Without making an exhaustive list of these important circumstances...

Registered trade mark v. trade name

My answer is a general overview of one aspect of your question, the applicability of sections of the Lanham Act, sections 1114 and 1125. For the...

Copyright infringement ?

Mr. Ballard is correct to have you start with your license agreement then to sort through the issues. As I understand the situation, data is...

The prior answers have covered it pretty well. When meeting with your attorney, have the best and most complete version of your work, including...

What does the law say about scanning a book on to your computer and then selling it as a .PDF file?

I assume the book you are scanning has an unexpired copyright. If not, then it has entered the public domain. Be certain of its public domain...

Can a graphic design with a short quote from a copyrighted work be used in a commercial work?

Mr. Ballard's answer covers it well. It is worth an observation that some phrases that have entered the public domain, are often included in...

Copyright infringement

Under provisions of the DMCA, which you implemented by sending the ISP the take down notice, you should have been furnished a copy of the counter...

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I hand make childrens clothing and use a fabric that looks like the Burberry check, but is not technically the exact same.

I agree with the prior answers. Additionally, if you were to contest the take down notice you should be careful, as your filing the objections may...