Tread carefully. 17 U.S.C. §110(4) is not likely to apply in this instance. I strongly suggest that you contact a lawyer for a consultation on this...

You are right to consult with an attorney prior to embarking on this road. "Inspired by" is a bit nebulous but it would be easy to venture into the...

Basically, you're asking a group of lawyers how likely is it that you will get caught for knowingly violating the terms of the license agreement...

Your question more properly falls into the category of "intellectual property" so I switched the category. Right of publicity is a complex issue...

In addition to the answer previously given, a "public test" of the invention may not start the one year clock. Sometimes, inventors and...

Your description is a bit vague. Exactly what do you mean by "repurpose?" If it involves taking Nike trademarks and using them in some way that...

Can you do the engraving? Sure. Will you get into trouble? Probably. Unless you own a trademark or you have a license to use the trademark, you...

Not likely to get any valid responses from attorneys based in the USA. You should contact attorneys in the UK.

A lot of people ask if they can be sued for some alleged violation. The answer is always the same, "yes." Anyone can sue anyone else for just...

Good information above. You would need several things: (i) a lot of money; (ii) a very experienced licensing attorney (one with previous...