In 2000 I formed a group: H.A.P.S. (Healthcare Activity Planning for Seniors)

Great work. Many people are often confused with trademark, copyright, and patent law. As my colleagues answered below, trademark protects the...

Warner Bros Copyright infringement allegation

I hope you have already seen a lawyer on tis matter as everyone has advised. Saying you got a letter that you are in default requires...

I am not licensed to practice law in Michigan, yet there are two underlying issues any attorney will need to know before giving you advice on...

I could not agree with Mr. Ross more, including his dismay that so many people feel they can take a free ride on the hard work of others. Think...

PA licence taken for medical reasons and I failed the restoration process too many times to try again! What are my options now

We need more information to give you advice. What type of license in Pennsylvannia, or is it a Physicians Assistant in another state? Also,...

If I own the DVD of a movie, can I rip the soundtrack from it to play (for personal use, not redistribution) in an MP3 player?

Your question specifically stipulates "personal use" and "not redistribution". If precisely accurate then it would not be copyright infringement. ...

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Can I quote Wikipedia in posters and sell them. Ex. definition of a tree. "In botany, a tree is a plant with..."

The content of Wikipedia is copyrighted, but most content is allowed to be freely used by others under the rules of: Creative Commons...

Group of amatuer poets want to substitute words of published song, for a song lyrics writing contest not for profit.

I agree with all my colleagues, with one addition; Many people do not understand the extent of copyrights and think they only apply to copies of a...

Consent to take pics at a party and publish them online

Yes, if you intend to publically post their images, you will be much better off to have their written consent to use their image. You may have a...

If I do an on-line educational course, how do I protect myself and my information?

There are a couple of questions here, and likely many more which really should be discussed/vetted with legal counsel; Is other protection also...