Can I charge someone for a painting I did of a mascot?

If you are using the copyrighted material of another, you are at a risk for copyright infringement whether or not you charge someone for your work.

I recently got hit with a copyright infringement notice from CEG-TEK, and paid up. What are the chances I will be hit with more?

More information is needed as without seeing the "Settlement/Release" you signed, it is not clear what specific files, time periods, etc. it covers.

How thorough do we need to be when looking for publishers of old gospel songs from early 1900s to use in a film?

I would also add that while the songs may be old, the sound recordings may be newer and still under copyright.

I am starting a t shirt line. My designs are handstenciled on the fabric, I cut the stencils by hand. Questions about rights.

Fonts and designs are capable of copyright protection. Thus, you may be at a risk for infringement without a license.

I respectfully disagree with attorney Ivey. Buying a good generally gives you the right to resell that good unmodified. Furthermore, trademark...

If I want to apply for a trademark that contains the word ice for a bottled water product will it be rejected for descriptivenes

I agree with attorney Ballard. It sounds like you know just enough about trademarks to be dangerous to your registration efforts. Contact a...

How long does it take to trademark a phrase to use for a t-shirt?

While I agree with my fellow attorneys, I would add that trademark rights in and to the mark begin upon a) use of the trademark in commerce and/or...

Can a firm sue if someone reproduces a vintage poster commissioned in 1865 which carries their company name?

There is no term limit for a trademark so long as the owner continues using the mark in commerce (and filing renewals every ten years). So, if the...

If I have a pirated book with me which I purchased when I travelled to a developing country under the impression that it is orig

I agree with attorney Vaccaro that more information is needed. However, whether or not you intended to purchase a 'pirated' book overseas, your...

This does not sound like a legal matter. Are you trying to pursue this in court or are you seeking an attorney to guide you through the non-legal...