I've written a novel that includes brief descriptions of a specific MLB baseball game. Is permission needed or is it fair use?

Q: "Is permission needed or is it fair use?" R: That's the wrong question. While a videotape of a baseball game is copyright-protected, the...

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How do I transfer my book/intellectual property to my newly created LLC in order to limit my liability in case someone sues me?

You're worried about the cost of personally defending a lawsuit brought by a reader of your book and, potentially, having to pay a settlement or...

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Am I able to have my characters dressed as other fictional characters?

The owners of well-known fictional characters -- such as Warner Brothers, Disney, Sanrio, SCG Power Rangers LLC -- all claim copyright [and...

Can I commercially use album artwork in a small business that sells posters with people's favourite music on?

I don't understand my colleague's hesitation to conclude that, no, you may not lawfully copy and compile others' artwork into a poster and then...

How much would lawer charge just to clonfirm business name

You need to hire a Texas-licensed trademark attorney to provide you with [at least] a "clearance opinion." The cost should be about $1,000 [$500...

Selling brand name online

As U.S. attorneys, our responses to your questions must be limited to how your conduct would be evaluated under U.S. law. That law prohibits the...

I recently pre-ordered a copy of a game called advanced warfare for Xbox 360 from a walmart. All I could type below help please.

If this matter rises to the level of a life-event that you're even remotely concerned about then you lead either a very charmed or very silly life....

Can I use a packaging product on the market, modify, then use it as a part of my own product to resell with my own branding.

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What do I do if I get cease and desist letter for trademark infringement?

As you note, the California Department of Insurance strictly regulates the trade names that may lawfully be used by insurance brokers in...

Picture of my car and house used in the banner on commercial website

The general rule is that the owner of real or personal property [such as a house and car] viewable from a public space may not prevent others from...