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NY Entertainment Attorney--What legal steps do I need to take to release one of my demo songs on the internet, take it public?
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Answered on February 15, 2016
I concur with Attorney Jacobson's advice. Since the copyright on the prior recording has not expired, you will have to pay the applicable...
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Do I have a copyright infringement claim?
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Answered on February 15, 2016
Yes, you most likely have a separate copyright infringement claim and a breach of contract claim. You can sue them for copyright infringement. I...
Does a company own any rights to photos/graphic design if you let them use your work without a contract?
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Answered on February 15, 2016
Unless she is an employee, or she signed a "work for hire" contract transferring the ownership in the copyrighted works, i.e. Phonographs, then ...
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Can I start a talk show for Youtube with the name "Reality Matters" if that same name has been used for before?
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Answered on February 15, 2016
It is unlikely, as someone else is likely to enforce its rights against you. However, you will no know the answer unless you retain an experienced...
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What will it cost to handle the procedure of reinstating my utility patent?
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Answered on February 15, 2016
The costs are not outrageous, and the patent can be reinstated, as long as the non-payment was unintentional. You will have to pay the Maintenance...
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Is it possible to copyright the contents of book to me without also advertising the title, personal details, etc online?
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Answered on February 14, 2016
You can post a copyright notice under your pseudonym. If you se up a company with a d/b/a as your pseudonym and assign the rights to the company,...
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What kind of contracts/agreements do we need to sign with artist?
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Answered on February 14, 2016
It sounds like the artist owns the copyright on the text, melody and artistic performance. You contributed your services in arranging and editing,...
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Do I have a case even?
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Answered on February 13, 2016
Speak with an experienced Labor and Employment attorney in your area. Not an Intellectual Property question.
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Intellctual property lawyer? wht kind of lawyer do i need for this?
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Answered on February 13, 2016
Sounds like you are a victim of copyright infringement, theft of Trade secrets and Unfair Competition, among other things. I suggest that you will...
Can I make copies of a coloring book page that I bought and share the page with a Facebook group so they can print and color it?
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Answered on February 13, 2016
No, you will be depriving the owner of the book his royalties in the sale of additional copies of the book. It is clearly copyright infringement...