What is the copyright law concerning characters from Warner Brothers? We have been requested to create a logo using a character.

The Wiley character is most likely protected by both copyright and trademark. To make "copies" is copyight infringement (nless you have...

The laws are vague to people who have not studied copyright law (most people, unfortunately). Without going into a lengthy explanation, the answer...

IP consequences for entering competition run by LARGE corporation

I agree with my colleagues and would only add, as the agreement allows yo to retain all IP, I see little risk (unless you do not file for IP...

So, did the House of Mouse commit public domain infringement?

Look up the definition of Public Domain. You really need to hire an attorney or go to law school yourself. Then you will no longer feel the need...

How is California Penal Code 422 applied to an anonymous threatening letter I received at work?

Regardless as to whether the letter rises to the level required to be considered a "criminal threat", I would suggest you bring it up to a superior...

I WON MY COPYRIGHT CASE PRO SE

Your oppotunity to sue the contributors to the infringement was best when you originally filed suit, by having them listed on the lawsuit. Now,...

Many people are offering free downloads on the Internet of my copyrighted books, do I have any recourse that makes sense to do?

1. Register your copyright asap. 2. Contact Amazon to ask if they are allowing this? What ae terms of agreement with Amazon? Have atty...

How do I avoid intellectual property infringement when selling on etsy and eBay?

People have been memorializing on stones for millenia. As long as you are creating your own original works of art, not copying anothers art, you...

Can a judge dismiss a drug case w/tampered evidence (real replaced w/fake) if a drug-lab report confirms authenticity of drugs?

Motions to Dismiss are not only common, but a defense attorney would often be neglient if he/she failed to file a motion to dismiss. In the...

Whats the legality of copyright music for non professional podcasting?

As Mr. David said, using any appreciably recognizable portion of a song is copyight infringement, profit or not. You may or may not be caught, but...