I am a photographer, can I create art using my photographs (landscapes) with the lyrics of different songs added over top?
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Answered on December 18, 2024
As noted, unless the songs you are using are not squarely in the public domain, then presumably, this would be copyright infringement.
If you...
Can i put a name of a brand in my Lyrics ?
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Answered on December 18, 2024
Merely referring to that brand is not a problem. If you are going beyond that and making statements about that brand, just make sure they are true...
Sueing a client for non-payment, can I also sue for advertising my product + selling the product?
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Answered on December 10, 2024
You may have claims under contract law and copyright as well, but it is hard to say anything conclusively here.
Before you take any further...
I am planning to start a band. There is a printer company with the same name. Is it legal for me to trademark the band’s name?
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Answered on December 10, 2024
This is not something anyone can answer here in a vacuum so-to-speak.
Before you invest in any trademark of your own make sure you get some...
Is it illegal for someone to use my full name in a song without my permission. Can I be entitled to any compensation?
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Answered on December 09, 2024
It depends a bit on first whether you are properly identified in the work and this would be beyond just your family and close circle of friends....
I'm from Lafayette Louisiana I want to record a song using most of the same words the music will be changed a little.
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Answered on December 09, 2024
You need to obtain the proper music license, which I think in this case is a mechanical license.
Before you commit to anything, I suggest that...
How can I handle false copyright takedown requests on YouTube from a competing channel abusing the DMCA system against me?
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Answered on December 09, 2024
It might be worth having an attorney send them a cease and desist / demand letter citing abuse of the process.
Before you take any further...
I can use an NFL logo to design a t-shirt for someone for Christmas.
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Answered on December 09, 2024
So long as you are only using the logo for your own personal use and are not in any way commercializing it, it will not be a problem. While...
Can I use multiple images from a video game artwork to put on a Displate?
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Answered on December 09, 2024
So long as you are only using the artwork for your own personal use and are not in any way commercializing it, it will not be a problem. While...
Can I post video clips from the CalTrans live traffic feeds on my Youtube channel without legal issues?
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Answered on December 09, 2024
I think even if the content was not in the public domain, a fact I am not sure about, your commentary on such newsworthy content would like...
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