If someone uses footage of a tornado shot by a storm chaser to help talk about a survivors story is that covered under fair use

What you describe does not sound like non-infringing fair use to me.

Made several pieces of original jewelry out of .999 silver. Sold a few so far. Should i copyright the designs is this necessary

Two points: (1) Many simple jewelry designs are not protectable under copyright law so before you try to register any design you and your...

Is it possible for an f-2 visa holder to sell an intellectual property and earn one time licence fees?

Under copyright law, yes, it would be lawful for you to sell or license a screenplay that you've authored. Whether that transaction violates any...

I want to register a copyright to some songs I wrote alone then recorded with a band. Can I use these recordings?

You should speak with your own intellectual property attorney before taking Attorney Burdick's advice to register the song's musical composition...

If you have evidence that a person is breaking a law [any law, including those relating to child pornography] and you want to get involved and...

Similar Business Name & Trademark considerations

Q: "Would I have a problem registering a business name that is similar to another business name?" R: Yes. Before entering the marketplace a...

Looking to start a business whose product will stream media content from websites, and I need to find a good lawyer.

You want to start a business proving access to copyright-protected material knowing that the risk of being sued is very, very high but you have no...

Hello! I want to make a youtube video with an elmo puppet saying some inappropriate words. Can I be sued for this?

Your premise is wrong. Creating a video that shows Elmo spitting out expletives most certainly does harm to the Sesame Street brand. Is it lawful...

If I used artwork I own of a Camaro in my logo would that violate Chevrolet's trademarks on the design?

You want to use a logo that includes the image of a Camaro in order to brand your "car based merchandise company"? That is most definitely...

I am creating a trading card game based on computers would using the name Apple to describe my picture violate trademarks?

I see no reason why your game must identify the computers as Apple-branded computers. IF there is some reason why that's necessary [not just...