Do I need permission from the owner/publisher to make a mascot costume of their licensed character "for personal uses"?

The response wholly depends on what you mean by "in some private party." If you are going to be using it in a situation where you are going to be...

A deceased family member was a stand up comic and recently has been slandered and libeled in a book and movie documentary.

This question required more information. There are common law rights as well as copyright rights that may be involved as well as invasion of...

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Can I sell index tabs for a copyrighted book? Can I copyright those tabs?

I agree with both of my colleagues that additional information is necessary before a helpful suggestion can be made to your query. Generally,...

SO many more facts are required to respond to this question as some of the quotes may be in the public domain, others may not be, etc. You must...

I need advice on what to do with someone who is making false accusations.

In order for anyone of us to make suggestions, more information is required. For example, is what is being said couched as opinion or fact, to...

If I lip sync to an old song that I got for free and put it on u tube as comedy skit is that a problem.

As stated by my colleague, there is not enough information provided for someone to tell you whether there are any problems. Unfortunately, you...

If I operate a business in Lynchburg, Virginia that offers online services nationally, do I only need local business licensing?

I generally agree with Mr. O'Brien. You must file where you are physically located. In addition, you do not mention whether you are incorporated,...

What exactly are the laws regarding copyright infringement for a book?

This is not a simple question and really can only be answered by a copyright attorney who has seen exactly what came before and what you are doing...

Can i sue my supervisor for slander

Unfortunately, while it sounds from your limited facts that you may have a cause of action -- the content of what she is stating is important as...

I want to put on a school play, its non profit completely do I need the rights to the script and music for a school play?

You state you are non-profit (which I assume means you are not charging money for entry), correct? Then depending on the play's publisher, you may...