Fair use question for a podcast. Can I read the first 15% of a copyrighted book, give it a review and tell them to buy it?

It is a common misconception that the reproduction or distribution or other use of only 10%, or 15%, of a copyrighted work is presumptively a "fair...

Of course republishing videos that you find online onto other sites online is unlawful. You don't own the copyright in those videos or the content...

Can I use software licensed for "non-commercial use" for business use, if the original author never responds to me?

Assuming the license you agreed to before downloading the program really does restrict its use for non-commercial purposes then, no, you may not...

What is the best way to place quote from lyrics from a song on a t-shirt? What if the lyric/quote was note verbatin and altered

This question has been asked many, many times. You should read those questions and answers via the link provided below. There will be more...

Can someone copyright an image that is similar to a licensed character but not exactly like it.

If the author of the second character had access to the original and the second is "substantially similar" then no copyright attaches to the second...

I am interested in filing for a trademark, is it necessary to use an attorney for this?

Your focus is wrong. You should not be hiring a trademark registration attorney. You should be hiring an attorney who's a branding expert....

Is it illegal to stream Japanese music on USA servers?

Let's de-jargon your question. You've uploaded copyright-protected song files onto your computer. Using Shoutcast's software you stream those...

The reason many products can be bought at retail online for less than the normal retail price is that the products are counterfeit. So, yes, it's...

Where can I get a list of all businesses in the US that cater to pets? Is permission needed to list some of them on my website?

You should query Google for [ "market research" "pet industry" ] and [ "market research" "pet products"] and other queries using any other word...

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Can m ex use my picture from social media for her book?

The photograph cannot lawfully be published in the book without permission from the person who owns its copyright -- which is likely the person who...