Copyright Infringement before a copyright

You will need to consult an attorney who can get more details about your case. When you say that the image had no copyright, do you mean it was...

Book contract want to know if this is somewhat of a good deal. There is no advance, I am a first time author.

There's not enough information here to determine whether this is a food deal. I would guess that you are dealing with a smaller independent press,...

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Would child support be lowered?

The answer is no. There are limited circumstances under which a Court will modify an existing support order, such as an unanticipated reduction of...

Sheet Music and copyright etc.

You're correct that sheet music is typically a very small component of a songwriter's income, but it is only one of many revenue streams that flow...

Intellectual Property

Your best option is to negotiate an agreement with your partners. That, of course, depends upon the current state of your relationship with them...

What I need to do before selling my instrumental version of a song?

Let me add to the previous answers. While the first step would be to seek permission, if you are unsuccessful in negotiating a license to record...

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Could us ask the Nassau DCSE unit to clear the arrears and close the case (no more future collection)?

So long as there is a support order in force, an agreement between you and your ex-wife will neither cancel existing arrears nor lower your future...

Can a single person file a DMCA on non-commercial work that is used in a collaborate project, or is it protected under Fair Use?

Your question appears to raise an issue of joint authorship. When more than one person contributes to a copyrightable work, it can become a joint...

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A DBA is used when a business goes by a trade name separate from its corporate name. It's not clear what entity you were intending to use the DBA...

I am a fashion designer and copied (but changed) an embroidery pattern on another designers dress. They are suing me

Copyright exists to protect works of art fixed in a tangible medium. Assuming that the embroidery would be a work of art, copyright attached at the...