Is drawing a picture of kids in Halloween costumes, one of whom is in a "homemade R2D2 costume" covered under fair use?

For copyright infringement it is not the costume which is an issue so much as whether or not you can draw a picture of R2D2 or something...

This is not an intellectual property question. The issues are: is the "best by" date required, and does the reseller have the right to alter the...

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When filing paper work for an Expungement of a misdemeanor record in Missouri.

This is not an intellectual property. It is also very jurisdiction-specific. Speak with local counsel, or at least with the clerk of the court.

I agree with Attorney Brennan and would add that anything drawn on the internet is likely available to others on the internet, so posting...

I agree with Attorney Rogers but would also point out that this only applies if you are using the scanned copy for your own personal use and...

Will they take a case if someone wrote lyrics about you when you didn't know?

You have gotten good answers regarding defamation. In addition, there are no intellectual property rights associated with being the (unnamed and...

I opened a small boutique with an ex and he fired me but I am the one who designed the name and logo?

There is no trademark right arising from the creation of a mark. Use generates trademark rights, not originality. As the shop has been operating...

Can I legally sell a painting I make of a photo I see that is NOT protected in any way, say, an anonymous pic?

A photo taken in the US is protected by copyright, whether registered or not. Copying a protected work is likely going to constitute copyright...

Who is liable?

Liable for what? copyright infringement? If that is the question the editor is likely liable and any other liability becomes more complex.

So I’ve been following this page on instagram who sells designer brand logos for their own products for +$150 can you report it?

You are free to inform the copyright or trademark owners of anything you see as infringement and they are free to act on this or not as they please.