I want to transcribe the piece written by 17th century composer for a cello to a violin.

The test for copyright infringement is called "substantial similarity." So if what you end up with is similar enough it will be considered a...

Major metal band's album cover art features a portion copied from my photo. What can I do?

I agree with my colleagues. I think all you can do at this point is to have the matter evaluated by counsel so a best course of action can be...

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Is a company (large company) responsible for their contractors if something goes wrong and the contractors refuse to do anything

You know, its hard to say. In most cases the company that you purchased from, the manufacturer I guess in this case, will assume responsibility for...

I'm getting involved in a rent to own situation with a owner... Are there any specific details i should look for in the contract

I agree with my colleague that having this properly reviewed will be money well spent. I suggest that you consult with a lawyer in private and...

Can I use the first (or last) names of movie or TV characters (like Luke and Leia) on a t-shirt that I plan to sell?

As noted, the best we can offer here is "maybe." Parody is very misunderstood and in most cases what people think is parody and thus fair use tends...

Lawyer for Start Up launching a Mobile Phone Application

Avvo is a great place to search for legal help. You can start by calling around to several for a free phone consultation, get some insights then...

I am looking for an internet start up technology attorney that is experienced in formation and financing.

It is much more uncommon to find a lawyer that will accept a deferred comp, and in many if not most cases this may not be nearly as favorable as...

Should I copyright or release rights to a commissioned painting for a CD cover? How do I go about doing that?

I suggest that you consult with and hire an IP lawyer to draft the agreement so you are clear on exactly what rights you are giving away here and...

Question about non-compete and intellectual property.

As noted, the first thing to do is to have counsel review any and all written agreements that are relevant. If none exist or do not speak to the...

We dissolved a partnership and turned it into an LLC. The bank holds an equipment loan they want a bill of sale.

I agree with the others. It think with this kind of exposure it clearly makes sense to get some proper legal guidance before committing to...