Q: "Any examples of this passing/failing under fair use in a court of law?" R: You can read two similar cases via the links below. You should...

Fusing into your computer.......

If someone is using a computer in a library to access the internet then (1) the library, (2) the library's internet service provider, (3) law...

Fusing into your computer.......

If someone is using a computer in a library to access the internet then (1) the library, (2) the library's internet service provider, (3) law...

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What is the law regarding transferring audio cassettes to cd

It's technically easy to directly input the sounds on a cassette into a computer and to use readily-avialable, free software to convert those...

Can album art, movie art, sports logos, commercial music be used for presentation to pitch an idea to potential manufacturer?

Fine, just don't publish the powerpoint presentation on the web.

NO. Short statements that are said or written by a person [i.e., quotes] can be lawfully re-published without permission -- especially in an...

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Do I need to release the recipe of a topical herbal powder if I want to start a business selling this product?

To come up to speed in the regulatory environment you need to do a lot of your own research on the legality of advertising and selling herbal...

Is a store name and public sign copyrighted?

You want to know if it's lawful to put a drawing showing the name and logo of another company "on a commercial product." The general rule is no....

Can our company risk losing any trademark rights when showing prototypes in public?

Q: "I am just worried about past showings ... ." R: Once the federal Trademark Office registers your mark your trademark rights will "relate...

Is it illegal for my husband to copyright paintings he did from a comic book?

No, that would not be legal. Re-creating a copyrighted image, by whatever means, is copyright infringement. There are exceptions but none that...