I published a work in 2006 with a word I invented, "Unpast" in the title? Since I invented the word is it copyrighted?

Generally, copyright does not protect a single word, by itself, although use of a single word may be copyright infringement of a larger work. ...

Can I publish a front page of a newspaper in a book I am writing. I cannot find a copyright notice. Publish date 12/08/1941

The lack of notice may be an issue, however, depending on what appears on the front page of the newspaper, there may be an underlying work, which...

There appears to have been a case, Estate of Chatmon v. Warner Music Group Corp., in a District Court in Tennessee, regarding Corrine, Corina,...

Copyright includes at least the exclusive rights to reproduce the copyrighted work in copies, and to prepare derivative works based on the...

Can a label claim copyright infringement against a remix artist for using material provided to them by the record label?

The remix artist may have an implied license depending on all of the facts. You should discuss with an intellectual property attorney in a...

How do I stop my ex-band from using my music and recordings?

Generally, for a U.S. work, created today, you need to at least file for a copyright registration with the US copyright office before being...

How do I get rights for my bass lines?

Generally, for a U.S. work, created today, you need to at least file for a copyright registration with the US copyright office before being able to...

Generally, it may be possible to amend the classification of a trademark registration, under appropriate circumstances, see: TMEP:...

You may need a subpoena to get a copy of a phone conversation recorded by a business. You should discuss with an attorney familiar with...

How can I give a slogan and protected from the person that is receiving it ?

Generally, if you may be able to file for an intent to use trademark application related to particular goods/services that you intend to...