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Can I approve sync deals if my co-writer gave me a written permission to try out the song for any, all purposes for profit?
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Answered on March 01, 2016
Not clear from your description if the agreement provides you with the appropriate authority. You need to have your Experienced Entertainment...
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A publisher is reviewing my book. How will it be decided whether the copyright will go to me or to the publisher?
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Answered on March 01, 2016
The copyright is yours, you should insist that the other publisher provides you with your copyright notice, that is unless you contracted...
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Yelp is protected as an internet provider. Does yelp itself become a contributor by altering order of reviews? Ever adjudicated?
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Answered on February 29, 2016
I don't believe that Yelp is a contributor, unless it exercise editorial control of the reviews it receives. If it did it would lose its safe...
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Could you please help with the above situation and guide me appropriately?Have I done this correctly so far or need corrections?
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Answered on February 29, 2016
You need an experienced Intellectual Property Attorney who can advise you an a variety of IP matters, convert your Provisional Application to a...
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Do I have to buy him off or can I just use the name because we never patented it.
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Answered on February 29, 2016
This is a trademark not a patent issue. The best thing to do is ask permission and if need be, buy the rights from your friend. However, if push...
Can you post dash cam and body camera video online that you retrieved from the police station?
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Answered on February 29, 2016
There is no copyright prohibition, I don't know the criminal statutes in Rome GA, however. Ask a local criminal attorney.
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Can you also tell me the exact law that pertains to this issue?
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Answered on February 29, 2016
No, absolutely not. It is lawful to perform, but not make copies of copyrighted performances.
Should you have any questions, I suggest that...
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Who/what can I claim compensation from? It was a willful act by the manufacturer, r the wholesaler/retailer still liable too?
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Answered on February 29, 2016
You should retain an experienced copyright litigation attorney to pursue everyone in the chain if infringement. They are all liable for...
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Is it ever legal for me to "pirate" content. (for example, if i were to buy said content within 24 hours or something)
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Answered on February 29, 2016
No, never! You just admitted to piracy. Hopefully you won't be sued. Never, ever make such statements online.
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What should i say When i call and how much should i try to get lowered to? I never done this, any help would be appreciated
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Answered on February 29, 2016
Don't call, as a pro se defendant you are in a tremendous disadvantage. I suggest that you retain an experienced copyright attorney to evaluate...