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If I wanted to make a book about the evolution of basketball shoes, would I need permission from companies?

This is a cool concept. You're hovering around the fair use defense. As some of the attorneys here discuss, generally you're likely to be "clear"...

I am in the process of designing and manufacturing LED light fixtures from basically scratch. How can I protect my ideas.

Here's a couple of legal & business affairs issues to consider at this concept and product development stage that you seem to be at: 1) Who...

Since this question involves the use of a famous trademark in your paintings, a trademark and entertainment lawyer must analyze the totality of...

If I'm hiring online tutors as independent contractors to do part-time work through my own website, what are imp. legal issues?

It's very common to hire independent contractors, even those based outside the U.S. to perform website services, i.e. writing website copy,...

New company to provide online dating profiles. Looking for a lawyer

I would consider an intellectual property attorney who is familiar with copyrights, trademarks, writer agreements, and, a has experience working...

Is it possible to pay an artist (a flat fee) , without offering revenue and performance rights ?

Such a deal would not be illegal and is in fact increasingly common in the entertainment and new media industry. I often advise my producer clients...

Is it possible to be granted a patent for a specific interface on a website that allows customers to measure themselves?

As you can see from the answers of my distinguished colleagues, patent protection for software or website or userinterface is possible, but there...

Lawyer that deals with social media

Here's what you need: An internet savvy business and intellectual property attorney who is familiar with the following specific legal areas:...

I would like to use a variation of a popular song title on a pillow I would like to ultimately sell. Infringement problems?

As my colleagues point out, this is a trademark issue with some copyright implications. You may have rights to use this phrase on your merchandise,...