How do I protect my self from someone forcing me to option my script to them or their gonna steal it?

You received some good responses. It may be the case that there is little you can do to enforce against these individuals in China. That doesn't...

Adding "INC" or "LLC," etc. would not make the trademark more distinctive. Before you invest in any trademark make sure you get some legal...

Isn't this copyright violation?

You received some very good responses. As I'm sure you have gleaned, it is not so straight forward. The degree of protection you have, if any, may...

How does using trademarked images, logos, etc. work on monetized Youtube channels.

You are free to use another's trademark descriptively in text to refer to that mark holder. This is called "nominative fair use" and the classic...

This is both a trademark and copyright concern. The short of it is that you need to get a license to sell this commercially. When you buy the mold...

I want to publish a book showing the work of tattooists. They providing pics. Do I need a model release. Many can't be contacted

This needs to be parsed out a bit. You should be getting releases for any identifiable persons depicted in the book. This is a publicity and...

How do we trademark/copyright a board game?

Any creative expression will be covered by copyright law automatically. Then you register the work with the US Copyright Office so to perfect your...

How would I make a sequel for a movie based on a book that does not exist?

As noted, what you described would be a derivative work and you would need to get the proper license from whomever has the rights. In some cases,...

No, you do not need permission to write about a movie. You need to make sure that you are not presenting some false association, endorsement,...

What would be the best way to continue business without over stepping any legal boundaries?

There has been some efforts on the part of law enforcement recently to tighten up laws around unlocking devices. So if you have any doubts about...