Can I use actor and character names in a card game?

No, using the actor's name without permission is a violation of the actor's right of publicity. Using the Characters without permission may be...

Whats the cost and expense to register a copyright and what protections does it offer?

Your copyright registration provide you with the jurisdiction of the US Federal Courts to enforce your Copyrights against infringers. It also...

Was the trademark properly assigned to my LLC should I obtain a new assignment?

I don't think that the assignment is fatally defective. LLC means that the company is a Limited Liability Company, and that is stated in the...

Do I need to sign a model release to use photos in my portfolio?

From your question, it appears that the UK photographers are concerned that you or they may have liability in using the photographs without a...

Can I charge a fee to provide this type of research? Is it OK to speak with a manager with no agreement in place?

It really depends on whether you have a relationship and contract with the Manager or with the Artist. Unless the manager is part of your deal...

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Can I depict and say the team in the scene is "the USC football team" without the permission of the University of Southern Calif

It is difficult to analyze your question without the specific facts of how the shool is mentioned and depicted in the movie. If there is a...

How can I be taken to court over artwork?

Sure you can, they can claim copyright infringement, breach of contract and potentially other causes of action. You need to retain an experienced...

Should I hire a patent lawyer within my own law firm?

As I had previously responded to your last question, the only issues may be that your firm may have a subject matter conflict, based on work that...

Do my book contributors need to sign a special form?

Yes, it's called a Copyright Assignment. They need to assign the copyright in their composition and relinquish any rights, you can agree in...

Not an IP Question, you should ask a Corporate attorney for input. However, when you decide on a name for your company's Trade Name and/or...