You violated the law. What do I think will likely happen? Nothing. What do I think could happen? Lots. It's past time to speak with your own...

I understand that you don't have one, but a well-written Independant Contractor Agreement for the creation of a book, if drafted by the hiring...

Is it infringement to copy someones summary of a text?

It is unquestionably the better practice to write your own product description -- making sure, however, that you stay true to the facts and claims...

Question about students creating cookbooks....

Whether your plan is lawful or not depends on (1) what is done with the cookbooks and (2) whether any one or more of the recipes are copyrightable....

Are rights management systems similar to DRM that apply to raw materials covered under the DMCA?

I think the question needs to be presented differently. The question should be whether it's lawful under copyright law to delete or modify computer...

Really strange copyright question - would it be okay for a character in my novel to wear a Mickey Mouse mask while having sex?

The visual appearance of Mickey Mouse and his particular character traits are [still] protected by copyright law. His visual appearance and the...

Is a trademark in the U.K. enforceable in the United States?

If the English company actually sells its products or services in the state where your daughter resides then perhaps that company has developed...

The particular use of the trademark "Mickey Mouse" that you've described is lawful. There are always more facts in play, however, that your own...

Firs Use in Commerce - Trademark

Assuming there was no break in offering the branded product for sale, the legal issue is whether you can “tack” on your prior use of “Avvo” to your...

Do I need to get an agreement from manufacturer to protect my design?

As my colleagues note, you need a few agreements in place. The most important is the one between you [or better yet the company you form from which...