Youtube show wrote in a fans ideas written a year ago what can we do? We have proof it was a fans idea way longer than the show

Copyright does not protect ideas, but rather expressions. If there was, for example, a written screenplay for a movie, it is possible that...

Can my band make an app that sends people to you tube videos of our band covering other famous songs?

Generally, for cover songs with videos one should get at least, a sync license. You should discuss with an intellectual property attorney in a...

Creating a video explanation for a copyrighted material

It would be important to see what you mean by "video explanations of copyrighted SAT books". If you are merely repeating the content of the SAT...

Can I use free Disney colouring pages to teach a paid colouring class?

If you use Disney's name for commercial purpose you may be liable for at least, trademark infringement and trademark dilution. If you put...

Can filing a provisional patent application hurt?

Generally, if the provisional is not done correctly, you may not be able to rely on the priority date. Also, it is important to keep your...

I want to name an eyeshadow palette Miami because the colours are inspired by that city. Is that illegal?

Generally, you should do a US full trademark search which would include at least, USPTO registered trademarks, USPTO pending trademark...

Would I be considered a claimant on this copyright?

On the surface, it appears you may be at least, an author, in terms of copyright. You should discuss with an intellectual property attorney in a...

Generally, distributing such files of copyrighted movies, without permission of the copyright holder may subject one to liability for copyright...

When a person has an ideal and has it notarized, and certified mailed to himself. what protective rights does that person have ?

Generally, if one wants to protect a new invention in the U.S., one should file for a U.S. patent application. Merely sending a description of...

I think someone stole parts of my screenplay?

Assuming this is a U.S. work, created today, if you want to sue for copyright infringement, you need to at least file for a copyright registration...