I'm Ernie. I'm in the process of starting a T-Shirt co consisting of putting acronyms & slogans on T-SHIRT. Do I C-right or TM?

My colleagues have provided excellent answers to your questions. My only addtiton would be to reinforce the need for an attorney to provide you...

I hope to use facsimiles of various reality show logos for a Grad Night party. Will this infringe on copyright or trademark law?

As my colleagues indicate, this is low visibility and likely not a problem. My only caution is to be clear in the pre-party advertisement tose...

Do I need to pay for a picture I posted on my website that I didn't know I needed to buy a license for?

The archives of AVVO are filled with hundreds of similar questions and the same answer is unfortunately given. Yes, you need to pay for using a...

I have a music contract with a producer

Contracts have obligations on both sides. One party promises to do such and such, and the other party promises to do other things in return. That...

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I would like to adapt 7 Dr. Seuss stories into an evening of plays, performed by all the students of my school for parents.

Yes, you need to obtain a license or you are infringing on someone's copyright. Many educational institutions falsely believe it is okay to...

I bought a box with 50 copies of a color poster inside at a yard sale. Can I sell them individually without copyright concerns?

I would be cautious of selling posters when you "have concerns about the company that made them regarding copyright infringement." Copyright...

Great answers. Note that the new work would be your transformative copyright and you can sell copies to the extent the lciense from the original...

Importing NFL/NCAA/NBA/NHL etc... non-jersey merchandise.

Ms. Longo is absolutely correct. Those criminals (including "innocent" infringers, who are still breaking the law and being prosecuted/sued)...

Is what I am selling copyrighted or trademarked and against the law?

Unless you are the owner of the Tampa Bay Ray's, then yes in my opinion this is illegal and you should stop right now. You should remove this and...

What can i do to not get a conditional use permit for a party that i am selling tickets for & serving food & beer.

First, I am licensed in Wisconsin, so I do not claim to know the specific laws in Illinois. That being said, I am confused about your questions. ...