I want to copy old masters

More information is required to provide a meaningful response to your question. Depending on the work in issue, there may or may not be a valid...

I have a product logo from a company that has been dissolved for many decades, can I reprint it?

The question is not whether the company is still in business, but whether the mark you want to use has indeed been abandoned. You should consult...

Do I have to get artists permission to use their work in a game?

The threshold question in your case is whether the use you are contemplating constitutes copyright infringement. You should discuss that with an...

What?

Abandonment generally means failure of the patent applicant to follow through on the patent process prior to issuance of the patent. Depending on...

Can I cancel a payment plan if the contract says all sales final?

There are legal ways to cancel contracts and there are generally consequences that will arise from cancellation. To get specific advice as to your...

Yes, as my colleagues note, you need to notify her of your decision to disengage. Once you do that, she will calculate the balance remaining and...

Copyright: Work For Hire vs Sharing Copyright Claim

A work for hire agreement needs to be in writing and specific as to its coverage and scope. It does not sound like such an agreement exists here. ...

What kind of patent do I need to improve an existing product, patent?

Yours would likely be a utility patent. A utility patent covers how a product/process works, is used, is made; or its structure, operation and...

Can a puppeteer lawfully change the paint color combination of a trademarked action figure and for use in a stop motion video?

The key is your statement that :The ninja figurine would not be easily identifiable as belonging to a trademarked company..." IF that indeed turns...

How to shut down my current business and start working under a different name?

Yes, you clearly need to consult with an IP/Business attorney to identify all pertinent issues and advise you accordingly. There are various...