Copyright or Assignment Agreement or neither?

You still have an implied license to use the work for all its intended purposes even if you never negotiated a written work-for-hire agreement,...

Can I use a watermarked image to submit to a casting agency via email?

It sounds like you know that if you do this you will likely be infringing, but in truth your exposure is probably pretty low. If this is an...

As noted, a license is required, but you won't be able to get one unless you have extensive business history and can come up with the first years...

In the state of New York can a resale store sell consumers items from another company marked not for sale legally ?

As noted, if the item is a legit product then there is no law that prevents you from lawfully reselling it. If it is counterfeit then you can be...

Proper Steps to Protect Your Company Trade Name or Brand Name, Logo and design.

Any creative expression will be covered by copyright law automatically. Then you register the work with the US Copyright Office so to perfect your...

Should or must I file for a state and a federal business license at the same time? Is it best to apply for either first?

I'm not really sure what you are asking exactly. The nature of business license you require really depends and it will not have anything to do with...

I'm not sure there is in general a problem backdating an agreement if everyone agrees to do so, but in this case it seems pretty clear that the...

Is a verbal (text and/or email conversation) agreement for continuous employment bounding?

A promise for employment has to be in writing. A verbal commitment is not actionable except in cases where it was clear that you relied on a...

I think for sure you are both playing the same sandbox, so the first question is when did they start using their name and where? If they began...

Can I make a TV show based on my stuffed bear?

If this bear has very unique creative elements then you would need permission to use it or to make derivative works from it. I would probably...