The guitarist in our band has created a song. And I have created the keyboard solo for the song. Do I own copyright to my solo.

My colleague has given you a good overall summary of the legal issues. As someone who has represented record labels, bands, individual artists and...

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Does a "do no evil" clause have legal power?

No. It is vague, ambiguous and unenforceable.

Not without consent of the original manufacturers of the goods. And even if make a deal and receive such consent, this may be a very dangerous...

Selling an original IP using a comical/parody representation of a licensed/trademarked brand(s)

My colleagues have provided great advice. I would add the following: It does not sound like the examples that you provide are true parodies. The...

Same name copywright/trademark laws

There is a good chance you will get in "hot water". Here is your problem--you are trying to capitalize on the fact that the show "Glee" is very...

Reserving Full Rights to Developed Software?

Sorry but I would need many more details to advise you on this. In general can be protected by copyright law. Further, if software provides a...

Help I am being sued for infringement, copy right, and distributing copy's of a workout set.

See my answer to a previous question in June....

Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Cancellation Proceedings

Context is everything in a situation such as this. If your opponent is posting these materials for purposes of supporting arguments to the TTAB,...

Is it copyright infringement to paint an image of something with a brand name on it?

The simple answer is--you cannot do this without a license. You will have problems under both copyright, trade dress and trademark law if you do...

Does the legal definition of "software" include mp3 and PDF files?

Unfortunately, no lawyer can answer this question without reviewing the contract, interviewing you, and perhaps reviewing other contemporaneous...