Who owns the rights of a video taken by a photographer in a public dance show?

While it is true that the creator typically owns the rights, we are speaking in the context of recording a performance. If that performance was...

I would not do it without their permission. Assuming you work with a good service agreement, you can draft these permissions into that agreement...

When trademarking a band name, if the logo is the name as it is with Metallica, do I need to register both the name and logo?

Your question is appreciated, but really cannot be addressed here. You might be able to get away with one filing and still adequately protect the...

Trademark Infringement Allegation - Us Registered Trademark number

I know you are speaking in the hypothetical, but just based on what you describe here it sounds problematic from a trademark perspective....

You are free to use another's trademark descriptively in text to refer to that mark holder. This is called "nominative fair use" and the classic...

Can I file a counter to a DMCA Take-Down notice?

As noted, it's not clear whether the accuser enjoys copyright protection or not. If this is fan art and her works are derivative, then it is...

Will I be able to receive refund under this contract?

You should make sure that "eliminated" is a defined term. What exactly does that mean? Are there other scenarios in which you might not realize the...

Am I committing infringement?

Regards to copyright, it would depend on whether your illustrations are copies of another's creative expression. Merely drawing an image of Frida...

You really should be getting some proper advice here and probably have a robust service agreement prepared for your business. You are free to...

Can a postcard mailed before 1923 be used for commercial use? ?

If it is in the public domain, then you are really free to do whatever you want with it. While as a general rule, content published prior to 1923...