How does using trademarked images, logos, etc. work on monetized Youtube channels.

As a general rule, trademark owners, especially major companies such as movie companies, do not allow infringing trademark use. However, often use...

Isn't this copyright violation?

I would just add one caveat to the prior comments. Depending upon the terms and conditions of your agreement with your customers, they may have...

How do I protect my self from someone forcing me to option my script to them or their gonna steal it?

You have received some excellent information. Make certain that your copyright is filed with the US Copyright Office as well as registering the...

Can a/the design of an item that has a design patent actually have a utility.

As you can see from prior responders, this is a question which needs to be evaluated for the specifics of your situation. Find local patent...

How do I protect myself from being sued?

In addition to the intellectual property issues, it sounds like you need some basic business assistance. If you make homemade lotion and sell it...

Is this legal, continued

As pointed out, this part of the message does not connect to the previous part so your questions cannot be answered. Also, this is not the site to...

Attorney Vaccaro is correct. A derivative work is a modification to a prior work. A new work is a new work. If the image of the narwhal is...

I want to publish a book showing the work of tattooists. They providing pics. Do I need a model release. Many can't be contacted

Prior answers are correct. If the "model" has already provided a release to the tattoo artist, and if that release allows the artist to authorize...

Can a company change their terms and conditions when disputing a fraud claim

The terms in effect as of the point of purchase should be controlling. Do you have a copy? If not, demand a copy from the company or, better yet,...

Making posters from a negative of a famous artist painting

First you need to have IP counsel determine if the copyright is still valid in the photograph. If not, you have the right to amend and duplicate. ...