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I am making an indie movie, may i name it "Six degrees of Kevin Bacon" without being sued or is it a registered trademark?

There are issues regarding use of another's name as there are rights of publicity that require that you obtain permission from the living...

There are issues regarding use of another's name as there are rights of publicity that require that you obtain permission from the living...

What is the correct terminology when requesting permission to use quotes from a piece of literature not in public domain?

This question requires more information regarding the length of the quote and the context. There are situations where small quotes are not...

Copyright infringement between mediums?

This is just one of those questions that require an attorney to actually review the products to determine a response. Thus, if you are involved...

This question concerns trademark if it is a logo and potential copyright issues, if it is create enough to warrant copyright protection. If the...

Can I sell apparel using celebrity or public figure images?

In many states, celebrities and their heirs have rights of publicity and rights of privacy which govern third parties use the celebrity's image,...

Can a signed right of publicity "grant & release contract" be rescinded after the fact? Can participants sue (and win)?

I wholly agree with Mr. Natoli. Just make sure that they understand that there is filming going on and if anyone balks do not publish it.

There are potential trademark issues as the sign may be the logo owned by Las Vegas, the city. So you need to conduct research to determine if...

There are copyright as well as potential trademark issues that arise from what you are proposing. If you use the name of the characters or refer...