Can I quote a statement made in public on a t-shirt if I am making a parody of it?

Your plan is very likely lawful. That two sentence quote is very likely not copyrightable and, even if it is, who owns the copyright is unclear...

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Yes, you need a "public performance" license from ASCAP -- and from BMI and SESAC as well. SESAC explains why: "SESAC, ASCAP, and BMI are three...

What should I do in the present case? Can I publicly reveal the conversation I had by email?

In your comments to my colleague's responses you explained that the allegedly wrongful conduct was that third party's posted hyperlinks on your...

There are tens of millions of YouTube channels. Only a small percentage are commercial -- that is, relatively few offer products or services for...

Trademark Disclaimer Clarification on common words

Q1: "What is the purpose of trademarking entire 'VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS' when 'MEDICAL SYSTEMS' is not claimed?" R: Your premise is wrong....

Is jail time possible? What will be done in these circumstances?

Jail time is not in the cards -- at least not in response to the civil complaint [unless you commit criminlal contempt of court during that...

If a shopping site will not accept a proper dmca, can I sue for copyright infringement?

You write: "Also, the items are exact copies to the pixel of what I am selling, they selling my artwork on products. And they use my product images...

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Does social media sharing of adult content invoke any form of 2257?

There is nothing "more relevant and clear" than the controlling law. If you aren't willing to spend any intellectual effort to read and think...

Can I copyright my design style and or process so they cannot try and duplicate something I have done for 20 years?

I think the "different story" that you reference is not different -- it very may well, in large part, determine the various rights of the parties....

Liability to apparel?

Q: "... does apparel have any sort of liability that can cause a lawsuit [?]" R: If you're asking if a company that makes and sells clothes can...