Being compensated for work i did through verbal agreement

You own the copyright in the video--but, in New York, a verbal agreement to license the video would be enforceable. You clearly agreed to license...

To register a copyright for a collection of songs with different composition dates, what year should one select?

This is a very complicated matter that should not be handled without retaining experienced music licensing/copyright counsel. You certainly will...

Your assumption that your public defender has not properly prepared is probably wrong. Public defenders are busy, and in all candor, it may be a...

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Yes this is primarily a criminal law manner. An employee discount is for the benefit of the employee only (unless the written policy of the company...

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This is a common problem. But you are not entitled to a monopoly on your name. People have the right to use their names when they market their...

Can our buyer legally place the same item in their catalogue as ours, with slight differences, when we have a copyright?

Yes. Copyright law does not protect ideas. Further, your buyer has the right to resell the goods, and the fair use doctrine would allow your...

Do Trademark Cancellation Or Opposition proceedings have a physical trial or is all done in writing?

Most of the time these proceedings are handled on paper. But there are times when oral hearings are requested and held. This can become necessary...

How to avoid design patent issues when importing home decoration items?

You can protect yourself in several ways. First, you can require the company from whom you purchase the products for importation to indemnify from...

How do I file a law suit against a patent company? what will I need to do?

You hire a patent litigator to investigate the facts and, if appropriate, bring suit. Don't expect a lawyer to take a case like this on a...

Someone copied my entire terms of use and privacy policy pages! What can I do?

If you registered your terms of use and privacy policy pages with the copyright office, and if their contents qualify as an original work (which I...