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answered on Jan 2, 2024
If your writing was acquired under false pretenses and is now being used for personal gain by someone else, it's important to understand that you have legal options to address this infringement.
First, if you haven't already, send a formal cease and desist letter to the... View More 
I would imagine 'Wheel of Fortune' is copywritten ...but if I interject 'Retirement' in the middle of it, shouldn't that be ok? Thanks
answered on Jul 27, 2023
While it is true that WHEEL OF FORTUNE is a registered trademark for games, the proposed use of THE WHEEL OF RETIREMENT FORTUNE for a non-fiction book on a financial subject would not be infringing or likely to be confused with the games.
Can I without being accused of copyright or do I need to get permission. And if I do need permission can I change the name and just have it be that like from monopoly to monopol-E
Can I use them or are they now copyrighted?
answered on Oct 4, 2020
What do you mean by "past copyright"? Are the images in the public domain? Please clarify your question. Thank you.
When I was a minor I had a photo shoot done for a photo that was to be put in a book that had a limited; exclusive release of only 200 copies. My parents, nor I never signed anything, and I was never given any credit or compensation. This year, the picture was published again in a different book,... View More
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answered on Aug 16, 2017
This all depends on the paperwork signed at the photo shoot. That will likely control your legal rights.
Here are 15 possible candidates that may be able to help you. I suspect most will tell you (by phone) if it is something they will consider handling. If the publisher of the mass... View More
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