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I need legal advice. Was sent an email regarding a trademark titled "Skyes music LLC" who is trying to take legal action against me for using my legal name Moriah Skye to promote my music. They are asking that I immediately delete my Reverbnation, Facebook music page, and Instagram... View More 
answered on Jan 30, 2017
Have a lawyer review the facts of your situation. This might be a scam. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website. I practice law in CA,... View More
I applied for a single copyright on a logo. I want to add things to the logo (2 more variations- basically adding to the original). Should I register those as standard or single (and do two)? Also, do I need to cite that I'm using "preexisting material?" HELP!! :)
answered on Jan 30, 2017
It sounds like a copyright attorney may be your best option. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and... View More
answered on Sep 5, 2014
It's more of a "right of publicity" question than a copyright question. It would depend a lot on who the public figures are. I would need to know more of the facts.
I have been working on a music project for 10 years with a business partner. He owns the copyrights on 3 of the main songs, and we both put lots of time, money (splitting 50-50), energy and effort in the production of these songs. We have come to the point of the legal matter, and I was under the... View More
answered on Sep 4, 2014
You can have an outside contract which assigns rights in the copyright, and this can be publicly filed with the Copyright Office, but you MUST do this through a lawyer. Stop trying to save money; you are being penny wise and pound foolish.
answered on Mar 8, 2013
There is a New York statute which prohibits using someone's likeness for trade or business purposes without their permission. It is Civil Rights Law Section 50.
answered on Mar 8, 2013
You need to provide the legal documents to a qualified litigation law firm like ours, and we will then discuss it with you and come up with a strategy to fight it.
Package was turnkey. Designer is corporation in FL. Corp is now out of business.
answered on Dec 10, 2010
You could be liable, as there is no "intent" requirement to be liable for copyright infringement. However, your exposure could be reduced if you are determined to have been an "innocent infringer."
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Can I do this, I just want to have a bound copy for my own use, is it copyright infringement if I wrote it, and I'm buying it for my own use?
answered on Nov 29, 2010
If your book copies copyrightable elements of the Twilight book, technically, writing your own book would probably be copyright infringement. However, as a practical matter, it is unlikely that the owner of the copyrights in the Twilight book would complain. Independent authors write proposed... View More
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