Interesting question. Yes, you can rewrite the song with new music and have 100% ownership of the derivative work, since you are a co-owner of the...

What advantages does a PPA provide an inventor versus relying on the 1 year grace period as defined in the America Invents Act?

If someone files a provisional patent application before you, your proof of prior invention fails. The only exception is if the person derived the...

Fair Use on YouTube Channel

Based on your description, there is a reasonable chance that your blog post may be fair use. Keep in mind however, that whether or not you have the...

No, you will be infringing the trademark rights of the other channel. Yes, you will be liable. I recommend that you retain an experienced...

Whats the name of contract that allows you to use a models picture to sell items ?

Your model should sign a release form that is prepared for your photo shoot and business by an experienced Entertainment Attorney. If the model is...

Is it legal to sell the songs that I have created on iTunes since the vocals are from purchased audio books?

You will be committing copyright infringement, unless you obtain a license from the owners of he audio books. For more information, I suggest that...

Can my image be used in a film without a signed release?

The notice you received is probably sufficient for filming of he crowd. If your image was prominently used to promote the tour or band, then it...

Can a previous trademark holder stop me from registering or using a "dead" tradmark?

If the previous holder is no longer using the trademark, then they can not stop you from using the "dead" trademark. However, just because someone...

What type of code/concept protection should we use to protect computer code/concept? Copyright, registration, other?

There is protection for your software (code) by copyright, and the code should be registered in order to be enforced and eligible for statutory...

Trademark Disclaimer Clarification on common words

Good question. They register the entire mark, because that is how they use it, whether Medical Systems is claimed or not. They are not using...