Can I use famous quotes on a photo of mine to mat/frame/sell?

The easy answer is just don't do it. Show your art, don't rely on the work or words of others. Short quotes tend not to be protectable. And...

Trade name, and trade mark question. I already have the name and want to move it to a holding company.

It is very common for a holding company to own intellectual property rights of another company. Just do a Google search for "AT&T Intellectual...

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Would I be able to sue for compensation?

I second Ms. Hansen. It sounds like you are unhappy that a multitude of websites won't allow you to post what you want on their websites. That is...

Can I give away a patented product.

I would say yes. Since you made them for the patent owner, they would be licensed.

I thought of a very useful invention not too long ago. I haven't told anyone about it. What should be my first step?

The first thing you should do is sit down with an actual patent lawyer for a free consultation on whether your invention is subject to patent...

Does this infringe in your opinion on P90X's trademarks?

The thing about your question is that you are not going to be any better off with our answers than you were before. Any lawyer who understands...

It is highly unlikely that you would run afoul of anyone else's rights by doing exactly what you suggest: creating your own images to represent...

If a textile I created is copyrighted by my boss, can I use parts of it in a new design I create?

Your employer's permission would solve everything. If your employer owns the copyrights, and grants you the right to sell your similar designs,...

Would my collage fall under fair use?

There was already a very interesting exchange on something very similar to your question (see link below). Basically, there is no clear answer. ...

Synchronization Rights stumper - Can I play YouTube music but without the video?

It's unclear what content you are talking about. When you say "a YouTube" do you mean a video uploaded to YouTube that includes the song that...