How much of a cartoon character can I reference in a derivative work before it is considered infringement?

The proposal may involve both copyright and trademark issues. Detailed discussions of the proposals must be considered. See intellectual Property...

In a master recording, is it definitive that two people equally split the exploitation of a recording without a signed contract?

There are many factors to be considered which require direct contact with the Asker's own Intellectual Property counsel. And, the Asker...

Copyright / Patent or trademark

Copyright applies to each the Asker references. If "similarity" by accident then the Asker has failed to start at the first step - the first step...

Copy write laws?

The Asker may be suggesting an App which contains specific business names. The purpose is not clear but may be to suggest sponsorship or indicate...

"Judicial Notice" will not apply. Proof will be made to the Court. See Counsel.

If I download a photograph online, print it, put it in a frame and give it to a friend as a gift, is that legal?

Making a copy of a work of authorship, such as a photograph, is a property right held exclusively by the author, that is, the photographer. A...

How to register a global international trademark? I assume USPTO . gov is a place to go to in US.

The Madrid protocol is available for USA marks to be registered in foreign countries. See Intellectual Property counsel.

In a fictional book I am writing, can I have my main character sing a few lyrics to famous songs to herself throughout the book?

The Asker is writing a book and proposes having the character sing a "few lyrics" of famous songs to herself. The proposal is for a commercial...

How do I register a copyright of graphic designs that I have bought out? I hired and paid off a graphic designer for buy out.

The Asker has been assigned copyright properties and wants to register with the Copyright Office. The Asker can do his own work with the Copyright...

If software is licensed with the GNU Affero General Public License can I modify and sell the software?

The word "License" is a starting significant fact. There are the terms which will be guiding everyone in what they can and can't do. The next...