It's probably what is called fair use. Technically, that is a defense to infringement, but if you are concerned about your image and improper use of logos, ask yourself this: What do you gain by including these visual elements on your resume? Will the recruiter think more or less highly of... View More

The relevant terms of use of Instagram:

You represent and warrant that: (i) you own the Content posted by you on or through the Service or otherwise have the right to grant the rights and licenses set forth in these Terms of Use; (ii) the posting and use of your Content on or through the... View More

Did your phone company tell you that you had violated their EULA? If not, I don't think you have to worry about it.

Maybe. This is a very interesting situation where you are essentially aggregating or curating particular content from another site, and earning money by doing so. The exact way you are conducting your business will likely inform the full answer to your question, and without further details on... View More

There are a few issues raised by your question.

I'll ignore "non copyright version of the song" and address who owns the copyright in a song created by two or more people:

First, you should have a written agreement between you and the producer that expressly assigns... View More

This would be a copyright issue. The case is also fact-specific, meaning that without more information, it will be tough to speculate about whether infringement is likely. If you would like to assert a copyright, you will need to register it. Copyright registration is straightforward, and can... View More

Well, there are likely several options.

First, try to work things out with the other side, and advise them that you believe the work product they provided appears plagiarized and you are concerned about your liability in using/selling the materials. See if they are willing to re-write the... View More

Many states have a "misappropriation of likeness or image" cause of action, which means broadly: It is illegal to use someone's likeness or image without their consent or beyond the scope of their consent. Generally, you do not have the right to use someone's performance on... View More

The short answer is yes. However, you will need to seek the advise of a trademark and patent attorney to get advise on this question. Your situation is highly detailed and highly specialized. There is likely a contributor attorney on this site that might know the answer to your question, but I... View More

Your late father's copyright will endure for 70 years after his death, assuming he did not create the work for some other entity.

Did your late father hold any interest in his work at the time of his death? That is, did he sell the rights in his work before his death?

If he... View More

No, you don't have a case unless you are somehow harmed by the wrongful disclosure. If, for example, he used that information to actually harm you or your property then you might have a case. You might want to contact her employer and make a complaint against her.

Litigation can be expensive so Bape may have decided just to let it go. In New York City, there are dozens of "Ray's" Pizzas and everyone let's it go: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray's_Pizza

It is great to see new businesses getting into rotomolded cooler business. It is surprising how expensive these coolers are, and hopefully, the prices are going to go down to more reasonable levels.

The Yeti v Rtic lawsuit was settled earlier last month. Given that the popular press has... View More

I don't think it would be ethically permissible for an attorney to answer that specific question for you without establishing an attorney-client relationship. Find a local attorney who does business transactional and trademark work. This statement is obviously self-serving, but also... View More

No, you are not understanding this correctly.

Generally, all photographs are copyrighted. A photograph does not need to contain the (c) copyright symbol to be copyrighted. I say "generally" only because authors of creative work can give up the rights to their work and photos... View More

Copyright law does not protect ideas. Copyright would, however, protect the expression of that idea, so the text of the html/css/php are protected. If someone copies a large chuck of your code verbatim, that would likely be copyright infringement. If someone likes the structure of your website,... View More

Your father is already in possession of the property. How did that happen? Is he renting the property? Does he have a lease? If the owners have died, it is likely that their personal representative(s) are unaware that their estates own the property. Contact the court in their last known... View More

Drafting a patent is a highly technical task and should be done by an experienced patent attorney. Contact your state bar association, using their lawyer referral program, to find the contact information of an experienced patent attorney.

Depends on the illegality. If it is in fact a felony (i.e. child porn,) yes,you could be viewed as a possible co-conspirator

At least get advice of a criminal attorney.

Hire a private criminal defense attorney.