How should I word the letter accompanying my Getty payment so they don't come after me on other grounds?

There is no wording that you can put into a letter that will solve this problem. You need to obtain a settlement agreement and release executed by...

Your question touches on one of the most interesting, controversial and unsettled areas of copyright and internet law. The answer depends on the...

I would like to compile a book of stories submitted to me by people about a certain subject. Are they entitled to compensation?

Your question is not entirely clear. Have the stories been submitted by authors, and is it your intention to simply publish the stories in the...

Is it necessary to trademark a small business name?

The advice from my colleagues is helpful--but with respect it misses the fundamental point. In today's internet-driven economy, even a small local...

Can an individual copyright a product name, such as a candy item? Or does a company have to get the copyright.

My colleagues gave you excellent advice. You should kn ow that candy items can also be protected by patent law. Many of the major candy...

Am I infringing on a major trademark?

It is highly unlikely that you could continue to operate under the name in these circumstances. The touchstone of trademark law is whether there is...

I have received Multiple letters from a company named Copyright Enforcement Group, Stating i have to pay 125 dollars.

With respect to my colleagues, I could not begin to advise you on this issue without (a) seeing the release that you signed when you paid the $125,...

Streaming TV Online

As my colleagues have said, this is clearly a violation of copyright laws. But if you have a creative, new way to market sports programming, it is...

This is a very dangerous proposition. While the doctrine of "fair use" may sometimes provide protection, the doctrine is quite limited in scope....

You need a comprehensive IP strategy involving reliance on at least copyright law, trademark law and perhaps trade dress law. In addition, your...