Do I need an Entertainment Law attorney?

You did kind of answer your question here. If there was no expectation to be paid, you cannot impose one now. I would be surprised if you have any...

Hello, im designing a church sign post and wanted to display a full color bloody photo of Jesus on the cross. Is it legal?

Your right to freedom of expression in this country is extremely strong. The issue is, as I see it, and aside from whether this violates any local...

Can I registered "German Marka" Trademark?

My colleagues offered good insights. I want to address your concern about foreign rights. Registration in the US would not grant or extend rights...

Can someone be sued if they use someone else's photography to sell on items and merchandise?

My colleagues offered good responses. You expose yourself to a suit by the photographer (or owner of the photo) as well as any person or...

Copy right/ Trade mark cartoon characters

You should have all the rights to these assigned over to you. This is done by drafting the proper written agreement and then you can register the...

We would like to upload our video to u-tube & other outlets, All the music(copyrights) & contents are original we have a general

The video and the song are different works and would each have their own independent rights. As noted, the copyright affixes automatically but...

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I do not know whether Cliff Notes has acquired a license or not, but you are certainly free to comment on works without the need to seek...

I'm revealing magic tricks on youtube that people can otherwise buy. my video was taken down by the place where the trick can be

Yes, I agree with my colleague. Your facts are not clear. Are they objecting to a copyright infringement or are they using the take process to...

A local cartoon artist is providing me with six (6) illustrations for a book I am self publishing. I will pay him once for them.

The is a copyright assignment agreement. Unless you are comfortable writing this up yourself, and if you were you probably would not be posting...

Can I trademark a brand name that is registered in China?

As noted, by virtue of the brand being used here in the US, rights to the trademark are established but not the extent a proper USPTO registration...