Generally, copyright law in the U.S. does not protect typefaces. Fonts may be protected as long as the font qualifies as computer software or a program (in fact, most fonts are programs or software).
Unless you are using an application that is specifically licensed for home, student, or non-commercial use, we do not restrict you from selling the things you print and make using the Windows-supplied fonts.
Microsoft doesn't restrict business/enterprise users to use these fonts for commercial usage, such as selling your books using these printouts. However you said that your are using Microsoft Office Home & Student, for further confirm, I suggest you report a concern to Microsoft directly.
You can check the license restrictions on the TrueType fonts you've used in a publication by opening the publication and clicking File > Info > Manage Embedded Fonts. If you used a restricted font, you can either change to an unrestricted font or ask your printing service for advice.
You can use any font in a legal contract. Just be sure that the font is readable.
You really do need to read the End User License Agreement (EULA) for each typeface you purchase. Typically, a designer buys a font license for a specific project, such as a client's brochure. The license may restrict the use of the font.
As a standard font for legal documents, Times New Roman (along with Arial and Helvetica) is one of the most commonly used fonts.
According to internet lore, if you change 30% of a copyrighted work, it is no longer infringement and you can use it however you want.
Using a font without a proper license is considered copyright infringement and is illegal. If you use a font without a license, you may face legal consequences, such as fines or legal action taken against you by the owner of the font.
The accessibility of free and open-source fonts makes it easy for hackers and scammers to replicate your site and use your brand. Aside from that, these free font providers offer no protection from copyright infringement issues, so you'll be entirely on your own if you encounter any problems.
Examples of Famous Trademarks That Use Fonts
COCA-COLA (in a trademark stylized font) is a famous registered trademark that includes an original font. The Coca-Cola script logo is one of the most iconic logos in the world. The logo has been around since 1886 and has barely changed since then.
Free alternatives
Arial is a proprietary typeface to which Monotype Imaging owns all rights, including software copyright and trademark rights (under U.S. copyright law, Monotype cannot legally copyright the shapes of the actual glyphs themselves). Its licensing terms prohibit derivative works and free redistribution.
So fonts are subject to copyright protection in the United States unless their owner explicitly releases them into the public domain. If you want to use a font that is not in the public domain, you must have a license to do so. Many fonts are free, others are packaged with software and some are sold separately.
There are pros and cons to selling your fonts on a marketplace (or with resellers). The main pro is that the marketplace (most likely) already gets a lot of website traffic. If you don't have an audience yet, this is appealing. The main con is that they charge lots of high fees, the more you make, the more they take.
Yes, companies often get threatened with legal action, and (less common) if they do not pay for their font use, get sued. Many companies have been: (1) threatened with legal action, (2) pretty much forced to pay what they already should have, and/or (3) sued for using fonts in unlicensed ways.
But you can't alter the fonts themselves, or use them to make new fonts, nor engage anyone to do this for you. Such adjustments are considered “derivative works” under United States law, and they require the prior written permission of Hoefler&Co as their copyright holder.
A trademark protects what a typeface is called, a copyright protects how a font program is written, and a design patent protects letter design—how the letters appear.
Times New Roman size 12 is the standard font used for legal documents. Other fonts, such as Arial and Helvetica, are also commonly used as legal fonts.
While there's no one “official” font style for preparing legal documents, there are a few court-approved fonts that are considered most easily readable: Arial. Century (and Century-related fonts like Century Schoolbook) Verdana.
Calibri is first on the list as the best resume font because it's more professional and modern looking than most of the other choices, which makes it ideal for a resume. It's spaced well, clean, and easy to read.
Can I use any font for my business logo? Yes, provided you have a proper license for that font and in fact most desktop licenses out there allow it. Still, there might be some exceptions, so make sure you read the EULA carefully.