Fan art and copyright infringement?

Fair use is not the magic bullets everyone thinks it is because there are four factors courts consider. Commercial use or the effect of the...

Wondering if buying music posters and gluing them onto canvas,painting and adding art to them, and then selling them is illegal?

You would be creating a derivative work, which is one of the exclusive rights of the copyright owners of the artwork. Doing so without a license...

Can we use the franchise logos in graphics on our online retail store that sells officially licensed team franchise merchandise?

Review your contract with the merchandise manufacturer or wholesaler you get your goods from because there may be a provision granting you limited...

You should first look to your operating agreement to see if it has any provisions regarding how winding down of the LLC's affairs should proceed. ...

How can I keep a game development team together?

You would need contracts with each and every one of them that probably include work-for-hire and non-disclosure provisions. You would probably...

Can I resell modified brand name glass jars?

The company's name and logo are likely protected under trademark law, so you should consult an attorney before moving forward with your plan. ...

I stay in Ohio I want to start a clothing line. I would like to know what I need to do to get rights to the name I want to use

You should consult an IP attorney who handles trademark registrations and can advise on your IP portfolio strategy. Check the listings here on...

Trademarking / patenting a name for an event.

An Intellectual property or entertainment attorney would be able to help you. You need any analysis done of confusingly similar names to your...

Should ex co-creators of show I still decided to pursue be included on my copyright filing if they're no longer involved?

More information would be needed, but because it sounds like their involvement was limited to a basic agreement that a show should be made ("that's...

Can I break an entertainment contract without paying commissions on self-booked gigs or being subject to a return clause?

You really need to have an attorney review all the provisions in the contract to know if you have any "wiggle room" to get out of it. Based on...