Aside from all the information provided about the "idea-expression" dichotomy, in any "fair use" analysis one needs to factor in the likelihood of...

A bit more information: A design on the front or back of a shirt will generally not qualify as a trademark. Designs are "mere decoration" if the...

Does the law limit access to " copyright" items which are not registered with the copyright office but rather simply implied ?

Your copyright comes into existence at the moment the film is recorded. You do not need to register your copyright to own it. But registration...

Great question. Quick answer: it depends on what you plan to do with the copy. The case you cite is very close to your facts, but the result...

How do youtube/facebook/etc get around copy right laws if someone posts a video with a song in it?

Be careful not to misinterpret the "educational use" provision in the fair use section of the Copyright Act (17 USC 107). If all educational use...

Can Paul ekmans lie detection skills be used in court?

You subjective impressions of a person's veracity are not evidence and are inadmissible as evidence. But you can advise trial lawyers on jury...

My husband is wanting to create a board game which is similar to another board game he loves. Trademark question.

Best to consult a trademark law specialist to explain potential trademark violations and how to avoid them. Good luck!

Can I sell Someones Quotes.

Not clear who's quotes you are selling, but the general rule is that anything written after 1923 is protected by copyright. A copyright lawyer...

I think your service is a great idea and I would be your first customer. But unfortunately, transcriptions are considered "derivative works"...

Can I use the name of a Children's movie in advertising?

Under the nominative use exception to trademark law, it is not an infringement to use a trademark to refer to a particular product, good or...