A photogragher took wedding pics with a verbal agreement . Seventeen weeks later photog wants a contract before releasing phot

What a headache! My colleague offered a great response. I would only add that your best remedy may be a suit in the small claims court if you...

Does a client own the copyrights to all of my material?

My colleagues offered very good comments here. I just want to make clear that even if it turns out that the copyright ownership remains with you,...

While it may be possible, you run a big risk in doing so because Vogue is a famous brand and has the resources to fight you if they simply felt...

I use paraphrases of scenes from a movie to prompt questions in a workbook. What can I do to fall more within Fair Use?

This is the second question you posted and you are obviously concerned about the potential legal ramifications that can come to pass. My...

Is it legal to make "homemade" football uniforms based on NFL jerseys?

I agree with my colleague. For personal use you have no issue, but if you intended on making this a commercial activity no matter how small the...

Why not just bring the action in the small claims court? Your damages are not so great that the award cap should be an issue. No lawyer is required...

Do i have a case for, willful and wanton conduct, or negligence? or any other category? Against a pest control company?

If you believe it is worth your effort and time, perhaps you can file an action in the small claims court where no lawyer is required. Of course,...

Am I really infringing an registered trademark with a band from the U.K. while I'm in Wisconsin, USA?

So in order for any of us to offer a valuable analysis you will need to have it done in private. But yes, you may be infringing, but not if they...

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I asked SC liability question, apparently wrong 7 days ago. I am homeowner and want to not be liable if handyman is uninsured?

I can't speak to how SC courts consider the indemnity, but in general the worker will not have an easy time trying to make you liable for an injury...

We are trademarking our company name. Another company has a slightly similar name that is not trademarked. What are our options?

It seems that you may have identified a common law holder that certainly has rights in their name despite not having registered with the USPTO....