I think copying an entire VHS takes the case well outside "fair use." What remains is infringement. The proposed DVD would have extra value for...

How can a company ensure that it is not infringing copyright laws when placing "public domain" works on the Internet?

No one in the world can be assured of anything. That is how the Universe works. So you get a good experienced copr lawyer retained or on staff...

What qualifies as "use in commerce" for a good. Does registering a domain count, or having a FB page with your name/product?

It is not clear maybe form the statute, but there are court cases interpreting the phrase. Experienced TM attorneys are the people to look to for...

Who owns a trademark if they were approved on the same day?

First to use certainly trumps first to file. You really ought to consult with a TM attorney about this strange turn of events. For example: John...

Should I incorporate before asking for copyright permission ?

You can form a corporation or an LLC (limited liability company) with similar effect.

I have painted an image of a child wearing a superman costume. I would like to make prints to sell. Is this copyright infringeme

Would it hurt your sales to paint the child in a nondescript costume? If so, you would be riding the coattails of whoever owns the IP, probably DC...

Most recipes of this sort are better protected from soemone else using them by a trade secret treatment than by filing for a patent. No...

If your purpose is to teach, not to exact vengeance, then perhaps the best tack is to fully disguise not just names but places. No close names but...

Sold BeachBody DVDS that were counterfeits

Under today's copr. law your innocence in coming by the counterfeit DVDs is not relevant, except perhaps to damages, and then not much. I...

It is fine if you take the pictures, and do so from a public place. You cannot use photos taken by someone else; that would be copyright...