Can I use public domain images of advertisements, which contain registered trademark/s, as embellishments on products for sale?

Your conclusion isn't correct. While the copyright in the pre-1923 advertisement has expired, the "famous trademark" used to brand the product...

I need a agent or lawyer to pitch my childrens music TV show to Oprah Winfey. I have no money to pay but will offer percentage.

There are many talent agencies that represent producers of television programming. As my colleague notes, persuading one to represent you, however,...

First, you've apparently distributed your photographs without any digital rights management locks in place [and perhaps not even any watermarks]....

-Copyright problems....

You've waited much, much too long to consult with a video game attorney. Query Google for [ video game law ] and visit some of the sites. Then...

Any glass container can serve as a candle holder. Your particular glass candle holders are attractive to customers specifically because of the...

Hello, I would like to create my own customized Nike shoes to sell around the Florida area.

Please see my response to your identical question.

Hello, I would like to create my own customized Nike shoes to sell around the Florida area.

Your plan is clearly unlawful. Think of it this way: When presented with your shoes, your customers would be enticed to buy them because they are...

I am wanting to open my own business, I have questions regarding abandoned trademarks.

You're operating under, at least, two fundamental false assumptions: (1) a company name [a "trade name"] is only SOMETIMES also used as a...

Is it legal to falsely attribute quotes to historic/public figures for commercial purposes?

As long as the famous person has been dead for a very significant period of time -- at least 75 years to get past all the various states' deceased...

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I am a small bar owner that has solo artists several times per month. BMI is Harassing me. What is your advice?

Visit the link below to view the thousand or so lawsuits BMI has filed against public establishments like yours who do not pay the required license...