Is painting a quote of Dr. Seuss on a wall (in a school) [Not intended for profit] breaching any copyright law?

Short quotes and phrases are generally not protected by copyright. However, the quote from Sr. Seuss may display a degree of originality and may...

Can i use list of movies names text only in art form on any print media ?

Short phrases are not generally protected by copyright including titles of books and names of movies. However some phrases are protected by...

What happens at a discovery conference in a Trademark Cancellation Proceeding?

Discovery of priority dates, revealing the documentation showing bona fide sales, knowledge of the preexisting mark and other factors supporting or...

With US copyright, if have my US copyright song on someone else's website for free download, am I protected?

The agreement with the publisher should address rights given from the copyright owner to the publisher. See Intellectual Property counsel.

I own houseforrent.com but someone bought houseforrent.net how do I protect my domain and business name? Trademark? Copyright?

If the Asker's business is renting houses then "house for rent" is likely to be refused by the Trademark Office. See Intellectual Property counsel.

Is it legal to stand outside of a baseball stadium and take pictures of any fans willing to let me for free and give a card?

Fans in a public setting have no expectation of privacy. See Intellectual Property counsel regarding your business plan.

The copyright interest for authorship regarding a person who died more than 100 years ago may have expried. See Intellectual Property counsel...

Do I need permission to display drawn portraits of famous people inside a business?

Drawings of a well known water falls displayed on walls of the hotel are allowed. Water falls have no publicity rights. Does a well known...

According to the law i can create a back up of a phsyical item into a rom as long as a i don't share it right?

The Asker seeks to distinguish digital media and paper copyright interests. Can you buy a paper workbook, make a backup copy, and not have...

What are the necessary steps to get an idea/craft design patent? Also, are there cost to this?

Costs include filing fees paid the the Patent Office and Attorney Fees. Necessary steps - first have a Patent Attorney tell you about Patent Law...