The Trademark for your line will not generally be the phrases you put on shirts or mugs and phrases are not usually protected by copyright. See...

Who owns the illustrations in a book? Someone writes, someone illustrates - each have produced a work of authorship which is a copyright interest....

How can I upload YouTube videos containing copyrighted music without receiving a strike or risking having the video taken down?

You can upload content containing copyrighted material, i.e., music, photographs et al, if you have permission or are licensed to do so by the...

Can I file suit againest business owner who used my pictures of my design work without my knowledge or permission?

This is a contract issue, i.e., what were the words spoken and written re: the sale of your number/client list. See Intellectual Property counsel...

I need a lawyer who deals in music law

See the news this week that a jury awarded Gaye's family almost $7.5million. It's not likely to occur very often. But sometimes there is evidence...

The concern may be copyright. If the game was registered with the Federal Copyright Office then some contact with that office might yield a clue. ...

I created some characters (stuffed animals) from a published book series I wrote, what steps do I take to protect my characters?

The characters are probably Copyright Properties. However, be aware of the controversy regarding Angry Birds similarity to preexisting Bird...

How do I trademark a logo?

Your attorney will confer with you, understand the details of the business you conduct or intend to conduct, will undertake a Trademark Search or...

I make, paint and sell corn hole boards. If I paint a board navy blue with the letter"D" painted white in the center of it.

The Asker proposes products having colors and letters suggesting specific Universities, Organizations or Businesses and inquires if such products...

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Can I use one sentence quotes from famous thinkers at the beginning of a chapter of a book without asking for permission?

Probably. But caution suggests that you should consult Intellectual Property counsel. Short phrases are generally not copyright protected but may...