I agree with Attorney Berg. Though I am not familiar with the Ohio law, I wouldn't think that coupons are treated the same as gift certificates. ...

Can someone sue me if I use them in a joke but don't use there name?

I agree with the other attorneys who have answered. First, to the extent that you are not using enough information to make clear who you are...

A song has 60 lines. I want to use 3 of them in a novel. How can i tell if the song is copyrighted? And do i need permission?

Others have provided you with the legal analysis you were seeking, so I will jump to your issue of not being able to track down the copyright...

I've completed an art project for a company, unfortunatly they are now using my art and refuse to pay me. what can i do?

While you have asked this as an intellectual property question, if there was a "meeting of the minds" with respect to the amount that they owe you...

Can a layer help me find a producer to sell the movie rights of my published book?

Lawyers sometimes help to facilitate introductions, but, as has been noted, this is really the job for an agent. The primary job for a lawyer in...

Can I face or body paint an NFL logo or famous cartoon character on a person's body?

Your question was posted twice. Please see my answer at the first...

Can I face or body paint an NFL logo or famous cartoon character on a person's body?

Sorry, but the short answer is NO. If you proceed without permission, you will be violating copyright and in some cases trademark laws. Also, I...

Technically, you will be violating at least one other party's rights if you make such a shirt without appropriate permission, even if it is just...

I made a comic book. I have written and drew it. My friend inked it. Do I have to pay him a share of the royalties?

If the two of you are in agreement, you can enter into an agreement that gives you ownership of the inker's work for a one-time fee (and you would...

Trademark in California Help!

It is great that you are seeking to protect your business, and I encourage you to do so with the aid of an attorney. In addition to what others...