My colleagues all offered good insights. There is not bright-line answer, but I too think under the circumstances #2 sounds like your date of first...

Using my photos without my permission for her advertisement?

Using the DMCA take down notice process may be a viable option if you own the copyright to the photos. If they were professionally done, the...

I am inclined to agree with Attorney Burdick. Based only on your narrative, it does not sound like you would have any actionable claim here, but if...

You will need the proper work-for-hire/assignment provisions drafted and these are usually part of a broader independent contractor (IC) agreement...

Is a copyright the only way a writer's work is protected? What is the price range and time frame for securing a copyright?

AS my colleague notes, copyright protection is now automatic. But one cannot enforce against infringement in our courts unless that work is...

Is leasing music industry standard?

As noted, you are describing a license and this is, of course, extremely common. You should have it drafted properly so to protect your interests....

Want to start a at home/online fashion jewlery business

Wait. Stop. Don't just jump in yet. There are a number of legal considerations here and you should at least consult a lawyer in private to flesh...

You may not get an answer to your question. Ultimately, all that matters is what the other party to your non-compete feels about it if they found...

Where can I make a basic copyright for some characters?

I agree with my colleague. While making the copyright registration with the US Copyright Office is not the most complicated endeavor, you should...

Is it ™/SM violation to name a business using the same phrase as a registered ™ but in a completely different industry?

No one is going to offer a specific opinion here, but in general, if you are in a completely unrelated class of good or service this should not be...