Am I allowed to use common known phrases on a t-shirt?

As ably noted by my colleagues, some short phrases are protected under trademark law and so cannot be affixed to tee shirts that are then...

Is a nonprofit organization allowed to show a movie to children if the organization is not making a profit?

I agree with Attorney Koslyn. Churches are, however, given leeway under copyright law that others do not share. A church may lawfully (1)...

What can I sue a predator patent lawyer and plantif for?

First, get a grip on your emotions. Making business decisions while riled up is very unwise. And don't think for a moment that because everyone...

Are there free speech restrictions on the portrayal of people in military clothing in artistic photography?

Attorney Goldstein's sophomoric platitude that "political speech through art is another way of engaging in the time-honored tradition of speaking...

Are there free speech restrictions on the portrayal of people in military clothing in artistic photography?

Q: I would like to know if there are any free speech restrictions tied to the portrayal of people in military dress. R: Other than the...

Is it illegal to create, sell, produce, etc, not remixes, but mixes of two songs together to make one single song?

A remixed work of the type you describe infringes the copyright in the two sampled works. The seminal case on the matter is Bridgeport Music v....

Music

The answer depends on from whom the downloaded file was accessed. There are many companies that provide lawfully licensed music files for...

Can I use an audio clip of a major league baseball radio announcer in a 3D animated short film I am going to make?

Q: Will I need to get the rights to use these assets? R: Yes. You also really need to read a few books on film law -- see http://j.mp/aFNLze .

Is it legal to print name of the states on Tshirts.

Just to echo the responses by Attorneys Koslyn and Smith - you and your trademark attorney will have to evaluate the design that you come up with...

How can I obtain the necessary items to be able to make a website using team logos, player names and pictures?

Q: How do all of these sites online obtain the rights to do so? R: There's an awful lot of sports out there and many organized leagues have...

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