Can I show a man wearing a sweater with a movie title printed on it in a film for festival submission?

My colleagues who suggest consultation with a trademark expert are right. Who knows whether someone might be confused into thinking Mr. Lucas...

It seems to me that the recipient certainly does not own the copyright; the caller does if anyone, since he or she uttered the 'deathless prose.' ...

I am writing a novel and am worried about Copyright issues.

Other counsel have discussed your mentioning the various celebs. I am more focussed for the memont on Mr. Sandburg's poem, although I personally...

It is a badly written contract then, but it is what it is. And it is hard to advise you without seeing the whole contract Probably the written...

I want to create a funny commercial for a small company. Is it legal to do the following?

This sounds like parody and is therefore clear of copyright and likeness issues. You have the celebrity (a specific real-world celeb, right?)...

The U S Constitution commands Congress to make law to protect "Authors," a term broad enough of course to include cartoonists. Congress duly...

I need to copyright material I have written before I sell them. Where does trademarking come in?

Your materials are copyright when put on your hard drive, but spend the $35 or so to _register_ in the version you will sell at the Copyright...

Is there a timeframe in the state of maryland for a party to sign a settlement agreement?

With all due respect, I personally do not think it is appropriate in this forum (a) to answer questions which are so highly specific and fact...

Profit and revenue are not relevant. A poster when created is automatically copyrighted, and a studio will have registered. They have the full...

Can I use a company's logo to advertise their product on tavern signage?

Unless you have their permission, using their logo is a possible trademark infringement, although there is a defense of "fair use" since you are...