What are the limits of "fair use" for a website about a brand?

Great question. "Fair Use" is a defense to copyright infringement which is highly fact-dependent---every case is determined on its own facts. Many...

What exactly is characterized as plagiarism?

Sounds like copyright infringement to me. Consult an intellectual property lawyer for a free consultation to advise you on how to stop the...

I am sorry this happened to you. It is a widespread practice. You may have equal or superior legal rights to your advisor. Consult a copyright...

Probably not. MLB will be glad to issue you a license for highlight clips. Consult a copyright lawyer to vet your content before launching online.

What would I have to do to copyright something?

If by "copyright something" you mean how do you acquire a valid US copyright in something you have created, under US law, copyright comes into...

Can i buy movies, TV shows and music on a tablet, then go ahead and rent out that tablet?

If you own a lawfully made copy of a movie, you can rent it on any device. A company called Blockbuster used to rent movies for home viewing, and...

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Could I use music and tv footage for my let's play videos?

U.S. copyright "fair use" rules are much stricter for sound recordings than for the underlying musical composition. Add the fact that well-known TV...

License Compliance Services (LCS) requests money for image copyright infringement.

Sounds fishy. I would advise doing a bit more research before paying anything to anybody. Good luck!

HA! The "stick figure" is the example I use teaching copyright law.: "Sally Stickwoman" Here's the rule: If your "stick figure" was drawn...

Bar in mexico themed with books

Greetings! Great idea! I have not checked Mexican copyright law, that's the law that applies in Mexico. Under U.S. copyright law, if you own a...