If you are a celebrity photographer can you use their images, either in their raw form or altered form on t shirts to sell?

As Attorney Morgan notes, no, you may not lawfully sell t-shirts [or any product] adorned with the picture of a famous person [or anyone] without...

As a web startup (social networking website) is it necessary to have a lawyer submit trademark and/or copyright registrations?

Entire books have been written on how to establish and run a social network website. You should read a few of the books identified via the link...

Band Name - Can i use a word that is in a professional sports team in my band name?

Q: "Can i use a word that is in a professional sports team in my band name?" R: Sometimes. Lawful: Damn Yankees. Unlawful: The Lakers Band ...

Can I patent something that is similar to something already patented?

I realize that you've asked whether you can acquire a patent in light of the already-filed application. But why do you want a patent? If the...

Can I use an object from the Harry Potter series in an iPhone app?

You've clearly done some research on how to evaluate copyright fair use. That's good. But take one step backwards: Copyright fair use is an...

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It's lawful to replicate the scent of a non-patented, famous perfume and to sell that scent in any form you like. It's also lawful to print the...

Trade Mark and and company being used on a knock off web site to mislead shoppers

First, do not publicly discuss the specific facts of any ongoing legal dispute. No good can come from it and you will provide the other side with...

If I used my married name with the copyright office, would my husband be entitle to have the rights over my artwork?

As my colleagues note, the physical copy of each artwork, and the copyright in each artwork, is very likely "community property" owned half by you...

Is it legal to use partial data or information written in Amazon's customers reviews and use it in product review site?

Q: "Is it legal for me to aggregate/summarize that information and say 8 of 20 people thought the blender was 'too loud'?" R: Yes. Q: "If...

Q: "Do I have any rights?" R: What you really mean is "can I demand money from the advertiser?" And you want to know that even though you can't...