Yes he has a leg to stand on but it’s not a simple matter. Fair use would not apply. The only question is whether the photos are public domain....

You might technically have a valid claim (assuming that you registered your image with the Copyright Office, which is now a prerequisite to filing...

If you wish to challenge someone's trademark that has been issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office, the correct procedure is to...

The answer depends on whether the "barter agreement" adequately defines the use and disposition of intellectual property prepared by the parties to...

This is not a simple question and the answer is not simple. Even if the photograph is in the public domain, celebrities and their estates have...

Unfortunately, this is a rather complex question and I would need to conduct a detailed factual and legal analysis before advising you. Disney is...

Trademarks have value insofar as they identify the sources of goods and services in interstate commerce. The arise for use in commerce, and can...

Before advising you, I would need to know what you mean by "remake a beat from a song". If you created a "derivative work" based on a beat from a...

How do I gain access to the photography and film footage I paid for & produced on my property withholding content after payment?

As a practical matter, you will need to retain legal counsel to send a demand letter and hope that the photographer complies. However, this is a...

No. It almost is certainly not in the public domain. First, there are at least two copyrights at issue. The musical composition (music and...