Questions answered by Frank A. Natoli

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A student newspaper that I used to work for is no longer crediting me for my used photos but for other past employees they are.

Frank's answer | Answered on July 24, 2015

If it is their policy then that implies they are free to change that at any time. Assuming there is no question that the photos belong to them and...

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I wrote a book. Do I need to take any legal steps to protect my work?

Frank's answer | Answered on July 24, 2015

I lawyer should definitely be consulted to ensure your rights are protected in any deal you enter into assuming it is worth that effort. They will...

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Can I add the song 'Mysterious Girl' sung by Peter Andre in my movie? It plays on laptop and Hero dances to it for a minute.

Frank's answer | Answered on July 24, 2015

Your use of the song will require a sync license that requires you to negotiate that directly with the record label who generally owns the sound...

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We just finished recording our first album, what's the best way to copyright the songs and also trademark our band name and logo

Frank's answer | Answered on July 24, 2015

It sounds like there are a number of aspects you need to get some clarity on. It is very good that you have a written agreement with the band and...

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My wife created a web site promoting future business. Getty INC sent a letter of demand for 420$ for use of RM image.

Frank's answer | Answered on July 24, 2015

No one is going to sue you in federal court over the use of one image on one website. McCormick or whatever firm that sent this demand are working...

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"Can I sell a recipe from another restaurant as my own?"

Frank's answer | Answered on July 24, 2015

So if I understand you correctly, you are free to create any recipe you want and try all you like to mimic anyone else's. Using the trademark...

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Do you have cooperate copyright attorneys?

Frank's answer | Answered on July 24, 2015

There is nothing anyone can or should say about this other than start consulting with some IP attorneys now and figure out a best course of...

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Importing goods from India and China to US?

Frank's answer | Answered on July 23, 2015

I think most of your concerns can be addressed by a competent freight forwarder. For more complicated issues in this regards a trade attorney might...

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Hello I was wondering if quoting a movie's script is considered copyright?

Frank's answer | Answered on July 23, 2015

Using quotes will generally be permitted. This is largely because using what amounts to a very small portion of a much larger body of work will not...

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I have a lot of personal debt - much more than assets. I have little money in my personal bank accounts, but my LLC does

Frank's answer | Answered on July 23, 2015

Of course. Your interest in the LLC is an asset. This is no different than if you owned a house free and clear but because you had no money in the...

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A student newspaper that I used to work for is no longer crediting me for my used photos but for other past employees they are.

I wrote a book. Do I need to take any legal steps to protect my work?

Can I add the song 'Mysterious Girl' sung by Peter Andre in my movie? It plays on laptop and Hero dances to it for a minute.

We just finished recording our first album, what's the best way to copyright the songs and also trademark our band name and logo

My wife created a web site promoting future business. Getty INC sent a letter of demand for 420$ for use of RM image.

"Can I sell a recipe from another restaurant as my own?"

Do you have cooperate copyright attorneys?

Importing goods from India and China to US?

Hello I was wondering if quoting a movie's script is considered copyright?

I have a lot of personal debt - much more than assets. I have little money in my personal bank accounts, but my LLC does