Broadcasting old radio shows on a non-profit community station for historic and educational purposes.

Whether you can get blanket permission or whether you need to get permission for each radio show depends on who owns the copyright for the works. ...

What are the limits to a web designer's copyrights in web page? Can he claim copyright in descriptive text (e.g.,"About" page)?

The copyright ownership generally lies with whoever created the artistic work, so if you drafted/came up with the content (descriptive text) then...

Can I change the shape, colors, and message of the Disney logo without getting into trouble?

In terms of trademark law, you may be able to escape trademark infringement if the changes are drastic enough. You would need an intellectual...

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Let's say I get sued for using embedding a youtube video or linking to an article. My site is commercial. How much can I lose?

The answer comes down to whether the content in the video was registered with the U.S. Copyright Office. If the copyright is registered, you could...

Do I need to file anything with uspto if small design changes were made on a new issued patent

For this answer I am assuming you have a utility patent that already issued, not that is currently in prosecution, in which case the answer will...

Single use artwork has now been reproduced for profit, client has not offered compensation to artist, what can artist do??

I agree with my colleagues. I'm guessing you haven't registered the work with the US Copyright Office. Recently dealt with a very similar case. ...

I agree with my colleagues that you do not have to turn over the goods. I would suggest hiring an intellectual property attorney prior to...

Use of tradmark name in a work of fiction.

You are asking about what is often known as referential use (aka nominal use) of a trademark. Referential use will not result in infringement of...

Is original music performed, recorded, and uploaded to Facebook protected against taking it & claiming ownership for profit?

The person who created original music will own a copyright in the music itself (think of sheet music) and the person who recorded it, if completed...

You are not required to abandon your application because a company sent a letter requiring you do so, if the trademark examiner finds confusion he...