Can you clarify what you are doing? You are selling customers original Zippo lighters which you purchased, and then adding an upcharge for...

Am I held liable for posting images linked from another source(s) that is now claimed by another party?

If you are merely linking to the images, and did so without knowing that the posted images infringed someone else's copyright, you are not liable...

Unfortunately, this is a common occurrence, as the existence of Google Images and other sites allowing easy access to thousands of photos confuses...

Yes, you can advertise that your adapter fits Company X's product. There are a host of website that sell ear buds that fit iPods, or iPhone cases,...

How to get rights to sell a shirt with a trademark? I have created a shirt design that includes a name brand on it.

The best way to go about it is to retain IP counsel and see if they can work something out with the company. Be aware, however, that ultra-large...

When a photographer transfers copyright to another person, can the photographer still retain a photo credit?

You can require that whoever you assign the copyright to include a photo credit when the photo is published. You can also agree contractually that...

I want to set up a site where people can talk about tv shows. Would using the names of the tv shows as topics be illegal?

A website called "Today We Criticize Your Favorite TV Shows" would be a welcome addition to the catalog of available comedy shows. It is not...

Can I use a dead "company's" trademark?

If you apply for a trademark, you should absolutely get a lawyer involved. You need to do a trademark clearance, and that can't be done on your...

Do I need to get an agreement from manufacturer to protect my design?

You should have contracts in place that make clear that the design belongs solely to you, and that all intellectual property rights in the design...

I was going to make decorative holiday tins w/ laminated images from old magazines and donate profits to charity. Is this legal?

If the images were all published in the United States prior to 1923, then you likely will not have a problem. If any of the images are logos or...